Wilson School District Board Policy 223

Book

Policy Manual

Section

200 Pupils

Title

Use of Skateboards, In-Line Skates, Street Luges, Bicycles, ATVs, Motorcycles, Snowboards, Snowmobiles, Go-Karts, or Unlicensed Motor Vehicles, and Licensed Motor Vehicles

Code

223

Status

Active

Adopted

October 4, 1995 Last Revised February 19, 2019

Authority

The Board prohibits use of skateboards, in-line skates, bicycles, ATV's, motorcycles, snowboards, snowmobiles, go-karts, street luges, scooters, electric bicycles, mini motorized bikes, and motor vehicles on school property unless expressly authorized by this policy.

The Board authorizes the use of bicycles by students and non-students provided that the use is in accordance with this policy and the rules of the District.

Bicycles shall be parked in the bicycle stands of the building and ridden to and from school on blacktopped or cement surfaces.

The Board authorizes the use of registered motor vehicles by high school students with a valid driver's license in accordance with the rules of the District.[1][2

Parking facilities are provided for students who are authorized to drive to school. Applications for student parking can be picked up in the High School Office. All requests for driving and parking privileges must be approved by the Assistant Senior High School Principal. Students who are granted these privileges must abide by the following regulations:

1. Speed limit on school grounds is 15 miles per hour.

2. The District will issue a parking permit, which must be placed in the vehicle within two (2) days after issue.

3. Automobile must be parked in the student parking lot - unrestricted areas.

4. Violations may result in the suspension of driving to school, suspension of open campus privilege, detention, or other disciplinary action.

The District is not responsible for bicycles or motor vehicles that are lost, stolen, or damaged, or for injuries arising from their use. Students and their parents/guardians assume all risks associated with the use of bicycles and private motor vehicles for travel to and from school. Bicycles and motor vehicles are not authorized to be used on unpaved areas of District property.

Exception

In-line skates are permitted as part of the District's physical education program. Their use is permitted on all such occasions under the physical education teacher's supervision.

Delegation of Responsibility

The Superintendent or designee shall develop rules and regulations for the operation and parking of bicycles and motor vehicles and shall disseminate those rules to all students so affected.

Guidelines Penalties Any person who violates of this policy may be subject to a charge of disorderly conduct.

Any student of the District who violates of this policy shall be subject, in addition to any other penalty imposed hereby, to other disciplinary action authorized by District policy, including suspension and expulsion.[3][4]

Legal

1.24 P.S. 1519 2. 24 P.S. 779 3. Pol. 218

4. Pol. 233

24 P.S. 510