ITEM NUMBER: 8.C.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/05/2026
- Prepared By:
- Amanda Heilman
Item Type:
Subject:
Approval of Individual Transportation Contracts
Background:
The state law requires school districts to enter contracts with all individuals or companies who transport students. There are a number of individuals with whom we must reach an agreement with each fall.
There are various situations in the school district for which a special arrangement for transportation has been made with either the parent or a private contractor for example: There are situations where the bus is unable to travel on a road because of location and condition. The bus routes are too long for some students that have very special needs or are medically fragile. Some are just not able to make arrangements suitable for the child’s specific needs and therefore enter into a contract with the parent or guardian. The district has a number of students that participate in a work program and are being transported to and from their work experience sites on a daily basis.
There are various situations in the school district for which a special arrangement for transportation has been made with either the parent or a private contractor for example: There are situations where the bus is unable to travel on a road because of location and condition. The bus routes are too long for some students that have very special needs or are medically fragile. Some are just not able to make arrangements suitable for the child’s specific needs and therefore enter into a contract with the parent or guardian. The district has a number of students that participate in a work program and are being transported to and from their work experience sites on a daily basis.
Recommended Action:
At this time, the administration has currently reached an agreement in each of these cases with the parent or contractor and the administration recommends the approval of the individual contracts as stated in the memorandum which is attached. Moreover, the administration may reach further such agreements throughout the year as needs arise. The administration recommends board approval.