Avery County Schools Policy Policy Code: 6300

GOALS OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

The Avery County Board of Education elects to provide school transportation services for eligible students. The goals of the transportation services are as follows:

• providing transportation to and from school to students most in need of the service;

• making safety a priority in maintaining quality transportation equipment and vehicles;

• teaching and expecting students to act in a safe and orderly manner while using school transportation;

• planning and providing transportation services efficiently and economically;

• using transportation services to support the types of learning opportunities available to students;

• working effectively with students, parents, private contractors and other governmental agencies in providing transportation services; and

• providing courteous service to students and responding promptly and courteously to requests by parents and students.

Legal References: G.S. 115C-36

Cross References:

Adopted: 8/05/02

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