15-923. Contracts for transportation

A. As an alternative to maintaining and operating a transportation program or in conjunction with a transportation program, a school district may, if it is found to be economically advantageous, contract for transportation. Contracts may be with another political subdivision, a common or contract carrier or a private party.

B. In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by title 11, chapter 2, article 4, any board of supervisors may at the request of any or all of the governing boards of the school districts within the county provide necessary student transportation. If the board of supervisors and the governing board or boards of such school districts mutually agree that such an arrangement is economically advantageous, the governing board of the school district is authorized to sell or lease its bus or buses to the board of supervisors for such purposes. Agreement between the parties shall be by written contract.

C. An eligible student who is transported part by contract and part by school district transportation facilities may not be counted as more than one eligible student.

D. Miles driven to transport eligible students may not be reported as daily route miles by more than one school district.

E. Each school district shall submit electronically to the department of education the routes contracted, the contractor contract information, the number of eligible students transported by each contractor and any additional information requested by the department of education.