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5181.3Authorized Transportation

Transportation of students participating in authorized activities such as educational field trips, participation in athletic events and participation in other authorized school activities may be furnished at the school district’s expense or on a cost-sharing basis as determined by the principal or an appropriate member of staff. Approval for transportation shall be based on its educational value or on its value to support the established objectives of the school system.

Self-supporting, non-educational transportation must have prior authorization of the principal.

The Board of Education shall carry liability and property damage insurance in the minimum amount as determined by the city to cover non-city-owned vehicles used to provide transportation in Connecticut for an authorized activity of the Board of Education. Such liability and property damage insurance coverage shall be secondary to the employees- own insurance coverage. Employees who regularly use personal vehicles on Board business shall supply satisfactory evidence that there is currently in force liability and property insurance at least in the minimum amount of coverage as carried by the city.

Cross Reference:

Policy 6153 (Field Trips and Excursions)

Approved 4/28/1981
Previous Policy Number: EE2