FILE:  EDCA

SAFETY INSPECTION

It shall be the policy of the Vernon Parish School Board to require that all vehicles regularly used for the transportation of children and employees, whether privately or publicly owned, be inspected regularly by authorized and qualified personnel.  Any vehicle found to be deficient shall be so designated and shall not be used to transport students until the appropriate repairs have been made and further inspection reveals that the deficiency has been removed.

All buses and other vehicles used primarily for the transportation of students shall be inspected by the assigned operator and the Supervisor of Transportation on a regular basis.  All school vehicles shall be inspected a minimum of twice a year, once during June, July or August and certified as safe prior to the beginning of the school session, and once during December, January, or February of each school year, by an approved Louisiana Motor Vehicle Inspection Station.  Buses fifteen (15) years of age or older shall be inspected more frequently than other buses to assure effectiveness of operation and safety of students.

Revised:  November, 1993

Ref:     Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, Bulletin 119, Louisiana Department of Education

Vernon Parish School Board