CHAPTER 8.00 - AUXILIARY SERVICES

8.14 Automotive Equipment

POLICY:

All district automotive equipment shall be assigned to the director of transportation and it shall be his responsibility to see that proper care and repair are maintained at all times. 

(1) The failure of any operator of any piece of automotive equipment to notify the director of transportation as to any mechanical defect shall be cause for the operator's dismissal. 

(2) All mechanical defects of equipment, where repairs are needed, are the responsibility of the administrator and repairs shall be made as soon as possible. The Board will not assume an financial responsibility for purchases or contracts for repairs on any automotive equipment or tractor equipment without first having the approval of the director of transportation or the Superintendent. 

(3) The Chief Mechanic shall be responsible for inspecting all equipment at regular intervals. 

(4) Under no circumstances will equipment be repaired for private shop or private individual unless approval is given by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services or the Superintendent. 

(5) Automotive equipment shall be used exclusively for school business and shall not be used at any time for the operator's private use or convenience. Violations of this condition shall be cause for action by the School Board. It shall be the duty of the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services to report to the Superintendent for immediateaction any unauthorized use of such equipment. 

(6) School District vehicles shall be operated by appropriately licensed drivers who shall adhere to Florida laws and regulations related to driving including the Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY : 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S. 

LAWS IMPLEMENTED: 316.305; 1001.43, 1006.21, 1006.22, F.S. 

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULE: 6A-3.0171 

Department of Environmental Protection Rule(s): 62-285.420 

History: Adopted: 

Revision Date(s): July 1, 1996; January 14, 1999; February 9, 2010; * December 10, 2013 

Formerly: