Policy
It is the policy of the Morristown School District to limit the idling of motor vehicles other than school buses on school grounds.

Definitions
As used in this policy, the term “school grounds” shall mean any area adjacent to school buildings and used at any time for school related activities, including parking lots, playing fields and driveways.

Background
This policy applies to all motor vehicles, other than school buses, while on school grounds. School buses are addressed in Vermont State Board of Education Manual of Rules and Practices, Rule 6001.

The school board recognizes that motor vehicle idling poses a risk to people in the vicinity and to the environment. The inhalation of motor vehicle exhaust may contribute to human health problems, air pollution, and global climate change. In addition, exposure to motor vehicle exhaust can cause lung damage and respiratory problems and can exacerbate asthma and existing allergies. State law limits the idling of school buses while waiting to board or exit students at a school, and requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules implementing school bus idling limitations. It is the intent of the school board to also limit the idling of motor vehicles other than school buses on school grounds.

Implementation
The superintendent (or designee) will develop procedures to ensure that, subject to exceptions developed by the superintendent or designee, the operators of motor vehicles, other than school buses, shall not allow their vehicles to idle while on school grounds.

Date Warned: June 2, 2008
Date Adopted: June 10, 2008

Legal References: 23 V.S.A. §1282(f)
Vermont State Board of Education Manual of Rules and
Practices, Rule 6001