711.9 - District Vehicle Idling

The board recognizes that it has a role in reducing environmental pollutants and in assisting students and others be free from pollutants that may impact their respiratory health.  Unnecessary vehicle idling emits pollutants and wastes fuel.  The board directs the superintendent, in conjunction with the Director of Transportation, to work on administrative regulations to implement this policy and reduce school vehicle idling time.

 

NOTE:  For more detailed discussion of this issue, see IASB's Policy Primer, Vol. 19 #8- January 8, 2007.

 

 

Legal References:  Iowa Code §279.8

Cross References:  403       Employee Health and Well-Being
                                         507       Student Health and Well-Being
                                         711       Transportation

Approved August 15, 2022                     Reviewed                                                                                             Revised