School Board creates policy on drones, approves bussing contract
By Kellen Olshefski
Editor
The Elkhorn Area School District is making no bones about it and taking on drone usage at Elkhorn extra-curricular events.
Focusing on public safety and the facilitation of event planning and administration, the new policy on unmanned aerial vehicles – known more commonly as drones – made its debut before the Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education at its Jan. 8 meeting.
District Administrator Jason Tadlock said the policy drafted by the district is based off the WIAA’s recommended policy on drones.
Tadlock said the policy would require anyone looking to operate a drone at or in events on Elkhorn Area School District grounds and facilities to be licensed and hold insurance.
Under the policy, drone operators would have to complete a signed agreement with the district, holding them harmless from any claims of harm to individuals or damage to property. Additionally, operators would have to provide proof of insurance with liability limits not less than $1 million, which would identify the school district as additionally insured.
For the complete story, see the Jan. 21 edition of the Elkhorn Independent.
