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Charles County schools outline rules for vans, alternative student transport
Summary
Charles County Public Schools staff reviewed state COMAR requirements and local procedures for using vans and other alternative vehicles: driver qualifications, vehicle limits, inspections and expanding video monitoring; board members asked about audio in-vehicle recording and how fines from bus-cam enforcement are handled.
Charles County Public Schools officials on Nov. 24 told the Board of Education they follow state regulations (COMAR) when using vans and other alternative vehicles to transport students for specialized programs, inter-school trips and small athletic outings.
Mike Heim, chief of operations and supporting services, said drivers must meet many of the same standards as certified school bus drivers: they must be at least 21 years old, hold required commercial licenses where applicable, have acceptable driving records (no more than two points under the system Heim described), complete a DOT physical and be enrolled in…
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