The local Wilkes 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
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Adopted: January 9, 2006