ROLES AND DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES

Authority of School Bus Drivers

Students transported in a school bus shall be under the authority of, and responsible directly to, the driver of the bus.  The driver shall be held responsible for the orderly conduct of the students while they are on the bus or being escorted across a street, highway, or road. 

(cf. 5131.1 - Bus Conduct)

All bus drivers shall receive training as mandated by law.  They also shall be familiar with and adhere to district policies and regulations relating to student transportation.

Legal Reference:

ALASKA STATUTES
28.15.046  Licensing of school bus drivers

ALASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
4 AAC  27.200 Approved school bus driver training courses
4 AAC 27.210  Certification of instructors
4 AAC 27.220  Minimum standards for school bus driver training courses
4 AAC 27.230  Issuance of school bus driver certificates under 4 AAC 27.200 (c)
4 AAC 27.235  Revocation of school bus driver training course approval
4 AAC 27.240  Revocation of instructor certificate

KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Revision Date:  2/12/03