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.

 

 

Legal References:  Iowa Code §279.8.

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

Approved: November 1996
Reviewed:  January 2018, July 2021
Revised: January 1999