Spencerport Central School District

COMMUNITY RELATIONS
3290 OPERATION OF MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLES ON DISTRICT PROPERTY 

In order to promote the access and safety of its buildings and grounds, the Spencerport Central School District has specific requirements for the parking and driving of motor vehicles on District property. In addition to the requirements detailed in this policy, New York State Motor Vehicle laws are in effect and enforceable in all District parking lots and on its roadways at all times. Further, these requirements are consistent with the District's Code of Conduct.

Vehicles

For purposes of this policy, the following definitions apply:

a)    “Motor vehicle” means any vehicle registered with the department of motor vehicles and which carries insurance, that is allowed to operate on the public roadways of the state. 

b)    “Unregistered motorized vehicle” means any vehicle powered by other than muscular power, which may operate on areas adjacent to the public roadways. This includes, but is not limited to, mini-bikes, all-terrain vehicles, e-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, scooters, and snowmobiles, or similar conveyances. This does not include electrically driven mobility assistance devices operated or driven by a person with a disability.

Parking

District parking lots are reserved for staff, students, Board of Education members, community program attendees, users and attendees of events authorized by the District, parents, guardians and families of District students while frequenting their child's school and others authorized by the Facilities Office. 

Parking is only allowed in authorized parking spots in District parking lots. No parking is allowed in fire lanes or other areas identified as "no parking." Additional parking areas may be authorized by the Facilities Department as needed. Motor vehicles parked in unauthorized areas may be ticketed by the police and/or fire marshal, and/or towed at the owner's expense. This provision does not apply to emergency vehicles or authorized service vehicles.

Bus loops are for school buses only. Motor vehicles are not allowed to pick up or drop off any passengers, packages or equipment, or to park or enter a bus loop at any time of the day or night. Exceptions will be posted as authorized by the District.

No parked motor vehicle shall be left running while unattended. The District is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged motor vehicles or thefts from motor vehicles while parked on District property. It is recommended that all motor vehicles are locked when parked on District property.

Motor vehicles parked on District property may be searched if there is a reasonable suspicion to believe that the search will result in evidence of a violation of the law or Code of Conduct.

All staff members parking their motor vehicle on District property are required to display a parking permit issued by the Facilities Department. Parking permits are for use by the authorized individual and cannot be transferred to others. Parking permits will remain the property of the Spencerport Central

School District and when no longer needed or revoked, the permit must be returned to the Facilities Department or authorized office.

All motor vehicles operated by students and parked on school grounds during the school day must be authorized by the high school administration, or designee. Parking permits will be issued by the high school office. Students authorized to park may do so during the school day in specified locations as set forth by the high school administration. Students who violate the rules established by the high school administration or park without authorization during the school day on District property will face consequences consistent with this policy, including towing of the vehicle at the owner's expense.

Driving

The speed limit in District parking lots shall be 5 MPH. The speed limit on all District roadways shall be 15 MPH.

Consistent with vehicle and traffic law, all operators of motor vehicles must stop for school buses when their red lights are flashing. Violations will be reported to the authorities.

All operators of motor vehicles will follow all traffic control devices, including posted signs, road markings painted on District parking lots and roadways, and authorized personnel facilitating traffic and parking control.

The Facilities Department reserves the right to restrict or otherwise control the use of all parking areas on District grounds for the purpose of safety and the welfare of any and all individuals under supervision of the District.

Abandoned or inoperative motor vehicles, and unregistered or uninsured motor vehicles, may not be left or operated on District property. The operation of any unregistered motorized vehicles on roadways, turf, fields, wooded areas, or playgrounds, etc., is prohibited except for district vehicles, unless specifically authorized.  No motor vehicle shall be parked overnight or beyond a 24-hour period of time on District property without the prior approval of the Facilities Department or Security Office.

Operators of motor vehicles, and unregistered motorized vehicles, that fail to comply with this policy may be subject to ticketing, towing, vehicle immobilization or revocation of parking privileges, and will be responsible for any cost associated with such consequences.
 

Policy References:
Education Law § 2801(1) 
Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1670 

Adopted: 6/22/99
Revised: 9/6/22, 2/24/26
Policy 3290