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INSPECTION OF SCHOOL BUSES
All school buses owned and operated by the Bonneville Joint School District No. 93
shall be inspected pursuant to Section 33 -1506 of Idaho Code. Vehicles that fail to
meet inspection deadlines, or safety standards, or are in any way found to be unsafe or
unfit for the transportation of students, shall be withdrawn from service and shall not
return to service until necessary repairs are certified.
Guidelines
New Bus Inspection
Any newly acquired school buses shall be inspected by a duly authorized
representative of the State Department of Education before being used for student
transportation.
Annual Inspection
1. All school buses shall be inspected at intervals of not more than twelve (12)
months.
2. A report of such inspection shall be filed with State Department of Education.
Other Inspections
1. The Transportation Manager /designee shall cause inspection to be made of all
buses at intervals of not more than sixty (60) days during the school year.
2. Drivers shall ensure the safe condition of the school bus by conducting an initial
and thorough daily pre -trip school bus inspection and submit maintenance reports
as needed.
3. Drivers shall perform daily post -trip vehicle inspections.
Records of Inspections
1. A copy of the current daily pre -trip inspection report sheet must be carried in the
bus.
2. Prompt reports of defect that require immediate attention shall be submitted to the
lead mechanic.
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3. All pre -trip inspection report sheets shall be retained on file in the transportation
department and made available to the person making the sixty (60) day school bus
inspection.
Adopted 10 -13 -2010 Reviewed Revised
Cross Reference: School Bus Driver Training #8140
School Bus Driver Training Procedures #8140P
Bus Driver Responsibilities #8145
Bus Driver Responsibilities Procedures #8145P
District -owned Vehicles #8165
District -owned Vehicles Procedures #8165P
Operation of School Buses #8170
Operation of School Buses Procedures #8170P
Bus Maintenance #8190
Activity Trips #8200
Transportation Department Records #8280
Legal Reference: IC § 33 -1506 Inspection of school buses
Handbook Reference:
Idaho's School Bus Driver Training Classroom Curriculum
Idaho's School Bus Driver Training Behind the Wheel Curriculum
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93
Inspection of School Buses