What record keeping and reports are required for Head Start transportation services?
The Head Start grantee must develop and implement current and accurate record keeping documentation to ensure detailed knowledge by grantee officials of the operational status of the transportation program. In addition, grantees must ensure not only the safety aspects of transportation operations, but also the protection of the grantee against legal liabilities should accidents occur. This will require the purchase of appropriate insurance coverage and precise record keeping and reporting requirements. The agency providing transportation services must ensure that all accidents involving vehicles that transport Head Start children are reported in accordance with applicable State requirements. Keep records on bid announcements, bid awards, bus specifications, and new vehicle delivery inspections.
The Head Start grantee must develop and implement current and accurate record keeping documentation to ensure detailed knowledge by grantee officials of the operational status of the transportation program. In addition, grantees must ensure not only the safety aspects of transportation operations, but also the protection of the grantee against legal liabilities should accidents occur. This will require the purchase of appropriate insurance coverage and precise record keeping and reporting requirements. The agency providing transportation services must ensure that all accidents involving vehicles that transport Head Start children are reported in accordance with applicable State requirements. Keep records on bid announcements, bid awards, bus specifications, and new vehicle delivery inspections. Because each agency providing transportation services must ensure that vehicles used to provide such services are maintained in safe operating condition at all times, current and accurate record
