When transportation is by private vehicle, the Principal/designate shall advise those volunteers requesting to transport students of the following;

1.   Volunteer Drivers must have the minimum qualification to drive: the volunteer drivers must be fully licensed; having obtained a class "G" license - successfully completed a Level 2 - G2 Exit Test.

2.   Persons transporting students in privately owned automobiles should be sure their Public Liability Insurance coverage is valid and current and meets the Board's requirement for non-owned auto insurance coverage. The Board, however, maintains the Excess Liability Insurance Policy, which covers all employees and volunteers who transport students within Canada and the Continental United States on behalf of the Board up to the limits stated in the policy. This policy comes into effect if a judgment arises against that employee or volunteer resulting from use of their vehicle and is in excess of the limit carried by the individual on their personal policy.

3.   The Volunteer Drivers-Authorization to Transport Students Form must be fully completed and returned to the school and submitted to school Principal.

4.  Parents of students transported to school-approved events by school-approved volunteer drivers must be informed of this and sign the Transport Student Consent Form which lists dates, activity, destination, departure/return times and the name of volunteer driver.

5.  A passenger list for each vehicle will be provided to the main office prior to departure. A second list will be kept by the teacher in charge.

6.  A vehicle shall not be used to transport in excess of six passengers and a seat belt must be provided for each student.

7.  Rental Vehicles

·   Vehicles may be rented for student transportation to school board events.

·   Vehicle rental is limited to 30 days or less. Rented vehicle use is for approved school board business only.

·   Employees who rent vehicles in Ontario under their own name may be exposing their own insurance policies to a claim for any damage or injury which occurs while the vehicle is in their custody or control. The school board has purchased the OPCF 27 endorsement, in the event of a third-party liability loss, the fleet policy is the primary coverage, therefore removing the exposure to an employee’s personal policy, and transferring to the board’s fleet policy.

·   To avoid personal liability, the rental contract must clearly show the Niagara Catholic District School Board as the “renter.” For example, Renter: Niagara Catholic District School Board, Name of School, Name of Teacher.

Julie Welsh, 2021-02-23T16:34:00Z

You may consider removing the stated policy limits. If you do want to include it $27,000,000