1. All contractors shall comply with current applicable Federal and New Jersey State statutes, regulations, and within the policies of the district board of education governing student transportation. 2. With the exception of contracts awarded on a per student basis, the Board of Education prohibits the comingling of students unless authorized by the Board of Education through the joint transportation agreement process. 3. The term of the contract shall, in general, be from September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 according to the school calendar (Academic Year 2025-2026). Student transportation contracts are deemed to include all the rules and procedures pertaining to student transportation, though not expressly stated. 4. It is the intent of the Board of Education 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 services in accordance with the school calendar. The school calendar, copy attached is part of these specifications and of the contract. 5. The successful bidder will be considered an independent contractor and shall not be deemed to be an agent, servant, employee, or representative of the Board of Education.
