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Boulder Valley School District
Adopted: date of manual adoption
Revised: January 13, 1994, March 10, 2026
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION IN PRIVATE VEHICLES
The School District's insurance policies do not cover accidents involving private vehicles. Students transported for school-connected or school-sponsored purposes shall use School District provided transportation whenever possible. This Policy does not apply to parent and student carpools or other privately coordinated transportation, even if those are to school and/or events. Instead, this Policy applies when the School District is offering student transportation when, and in the opinion of the building principal, the use of private vehicles for student transportation constitutes the most practical or only possible method of transportation.
For purposes of this policy and its enacting regulations, the term "private
vehicle" means any vehicle not owned by the School District. Owners and drivers of private vehicles used for student transportation must obtain the building principal's written approval prior to such transport. Approval forms shall be obtained from the building principal.
Vehicles, drivers, and insurance coverage shall meet or exceed all requirements of the law and this Policy prior to transporting any students. Specifically:
- Vehicles shall be defined as private vehicles designed to carry nine passengers or less, and used to transport one or more student(s) for school purposes as authorized by the building principal.
- Drivers shall be defined as persons who transport children for school purposes through intermittent arrangements, and who may or may not receive mileage reimbursement. Drivers shall:
- Sign appropriate forms and agreements as required by the School District administration,
- Be at least 21 years of age; possess a valid Colorado driver's license,
- Complete a fingerprint background check through the School District,
- Hold insurance that satisfies the requirements of the State of Colorado and/or in the amount of $100,000/$300,000.
- Consent forms must be signed by the parent/guardian of any student to be transported.
- Transportation in private vehicles with one adult and one student is not permitted outside of family relationships.
In cases of emergency, students may be transported in private vehicles without complying with the above provisions, but only if there is real and imminent danger to persons or property.