N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-30-12: Contract for transportation - Conditions

1.The board of a school district shall let the contract, except as otherwise provided in section 15.1-30-11, to the lowest responsible bidder who:

a.Furnishes a bond approved by the board, as provided for in section 15.1-30-06;

b.Agrees to use a vehicle which, in the opinion of the board, meets the standards imposed by the superintendent of public instruction under sections 39-21-27 and 39-21-27.1 and which is safe, comfortable, and suitable for the purpose; and

c.Identifies individuals who, in the opinion of the board, are competent and responsible to serve as drivers.

2.The board may not enter a contract for transportation with an individual member of the board.

3.An individual member of the board may serve as the driver of a vehicle identified for use in the transportation contract.