Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. All contractors must comply with current applicable New Jersey statutes, regulations and with the policies and procedures of the district Board of Education governing student transportation. 2. The term of the contract will be from September 1 through June 30 according to the school calendar. Student transportation contracts include all the rules and procedures pertaining to student transportation though not expressly stated. (See each route for contract term.) 3. The Board of Education intends to award a contract for transportation as soon as possible after the date set for the opening of bids and to require the successful contractor to provide transportation in accordance with the school calendar. The attached school calendar is part of these specifications and of the contract. 4. The successful bidder is considered an independent contractor and is not an agent, servant, employee, or representative of the Board of Education. 5. As authorized by the district Board of Education, only enrolled eligible public and private school students, adults serving as chaperones or school personnel can be transported. The vehicle(s) assigned to the routes specified herein cannot be utilized for other purposes during the time periods designated by the route descriptions. 6. Vehicle(s) must arrive and/or depart the assigned school(s) as indicated on the enclosed route descriptions. 7. No transportation contract can be subcontracted without the prior written approval of the Board of Education.
