The Board shall exercise its responsibilities regarding transportation in a variety of ways that may include, but shall not be limited to: 

1. Entering into an agreement with a contractor for the provision of school bus transportation services.

2. Authorizing transportation of students by other means than by bus, when, in the opinion of the Board, circumstances warrant it.

3. Approving all bus routes and time schedules.

4. Making certain that adequate insurance coverage for student transportation is in place.

5. Ensuring that proper procedures are in place for making a determination as to when buses should not be operated due to inclement weather or other danger and properly communicating that decision to students and parents.

6. Providing a process for the resolution of problems, disputes or concerns regarding student bussing.

7. Granting a hearing to individuals whose concerns have not been resolved by the ordinary process.

8. Assigning duties and responsibilities to:

• Students and others authorized to be transported;

• Employees or others authorized to supervise students who are being transported;

• The contractor and the drivers authorized to transport students; and

• The Principals of the receiving schools in regard to the supervision of the students.

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