The Board has sole discretion to determine the method to be utilized for transporting nonresident and nonpublic students. Nonresident students paying tuition may be, and resident students attending a nonpublic school accredited by the Iowa Department of Education, will be transported on an established public school vehicle route as long as such transportation does not interfere with resident public students' transportation. Nonresident and nonpublic school students shall obtain the permission of the Superintendent prior to being transported by the District.
Parents of resident students who provide transportation for their children attending a nonpublic school accredited by the Iowa Department of Education will be reimbursed at the established state rate. This reimbursement shall be paid only if the District receives the funds from the state. If less than the amount of funds necessary to fully reimburse parents of the nonpublic students is received by the District, the funds shall be prorated.
Approved: September 2007
Reviewed: October 2019