Seattle Public Schools

6640 District Owned Vehicles

The district may provide for the necessary transportation and expenses that are incurred in the course of performing services for the district, whether within or outside the district. All such vehicles will be properly marked with letters of contrasting color at least 1-1/4″ in height in a conspicuous place on both sides of the vehicle. A district may use a distinctive insignia which will be at least six (6) inches in diameter across its narrowest dimension.  

Staff members operating district owned vehicles must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to the use of telecommunications devices in motor vehicles. Unless otherwise specified, all travel must be approved in advance by the staff member’s immediate supervisor. 

All staff members must comply with the district’s Ethics policy and procedures pertaining to district cars. 

The Superintendent is authorized to establish procedures for the use of school-owned vehicles. The district will comply with IRS regulations pertaining to the use of district-provided vehicles for personal commuting.