Policy 8170 - District-Owned Vehicles

RISE Charter School contracts with Kimberly School District for all transportation services. As part of this agreement, RISE Charter School adopts and mirrors Kimberly School District’s transportation-related policies to ensure consistency in operations, safety practices, and compliance with shared standards. Accordingly, the following policy regarding district-owned vehicles and related procedures is implemented at RISE Charter School exactly as established by Kimberly School District. 

Disclaimer: The portion of this policy regarding District-Owned Vehicles Provided to Employees is for informational purposes only. If you have questions about taxable fringe benefits and how this applies to your district employees, please contact your district tax advisor or legal counsel. 

District-Owned Vehicles 
The District owns and maintains certain vehicles. Included among them are pickups, school buses and vans. These are for use by properly authorized personnel of the District for District business purposes. 

Any driver who receives a citation for a driving violation while operating a District vehicle shall personally pay all fines levied. All citations received while the driver is a District employee, whether operating a District vehicle, must be reported and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. 

Bus and Vehicle Maintenance, District 
Buses used in the District’s transportation program shall be in safe and legal operating condition. All buses shall conform to standards of construction prescribed by the state board of education and inspections as required by law. The Superintendent shall establish a specific list of tasks that bus drivers shall perform on a daily basis. All other District vehicles shall be maintained following established programs as developed by the Superintendent. 

District-Owned Vehicles Provided to Employees 
The maintenance director is entitled to reasonable personal use of the District’s pick-up truck which is provided by the District for District business. The District maintains liability insurance upon this designated vehicle. 

Legal Reference: 
I.C. § 33-1506 Inspection of school buses 
IDAPA 08.02.02.159 Transportation 
IDAPA 08.02.02.160 Maintenance Standards and Inspections 

Policy History: 

Adopted on: March 18, 2024 

Revised on: December 15, 2025 

Reviewed on: