Which entity may provide transportation to and from school?

The school district's governing board is the entity responsible for determining the policies and practices regarding transportation to and from school. This includes making decisions about how transportation services are to be provided, the allocation of resources, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding student safety and transportation.

The governing board typically has the authority to enter into contracts with transportation providers, oversee the transportation budget, and ensure that students have safe and efficient means of getting to and from school activities. This foundational governance role places the board in a position that directly impacts how and when students receive transportation services.

In contrast, while the state education department may set overarching guidelines, they do not handle the day-to-day transportation logistics for individual school districts. The principal of a school has a role in managing school operations, but does not possess the authority to independently provide transportation services. The local city council may be involved in broader community transportation planning but does not directly manage school transportation programs. Thus, the governing board is uniquely positioned to provide or facilitate transportation for students.