EEAG: Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students

Policy Date: 10/02/2025

CSD File: EEAG

CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
USE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES TO TRANSPORT STUDENTS

1. Any use of private vehicles for transportation of students to or from school, or to and
from events such as field trips, athletic events, or other school functions, must have prior
authorization by the Superintendent and/or his/her designee.

2. Individuals who provide student transportation do so at their own expense and liability.

3. If a parent requests the use of private transportation for their child, that request must be
in writing and submitted to the school Principal.

School District Personnel are prohibited from transporting a minor or accompanying a minor
during transport, except emergency transport by ambulance, for a medical appointment, mental
health appointment or visit that includes any type of mental health evaluation, treatment, or
counseling, or any other health-related appointment or visit, without the knowledge and approval
of the minor’s parent or guardian, unless they are following a published school district emergency
health or medical emergency protocol or policy.

Legal Reference:
HB 231

Adopted: April 6, 2000
Revised: January 3, 2019
Reviewed: May 2, 2019
Revised: October 2, 2025