Legal Waiver Simplified Explanation

Summary

A legal waiver means you give up the right to sue the school district for injuries, property damage, or death during transportation of your child. You agree to cover the districts legal costs if sued due to your transportation. The districts liability insurance applies only if negligence is proven. Alternative transportation requires administrative approval. The agreement binds you and your heirs.

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I hereby waive, release, and discharge Phoenix Union High School District, its employees, volunteers, coaches, sponsors, and participants from any and all claims or lawsuits for personal injury, property damage, or death resulting from the transportation of my child(ren) by me to or from the event. I agree to defend and indemnify Phoenix Union High School District and its employees, agents, and representatives from and against any claims or lawsuits arising from or related to the transportation of my child(ren) by me to or from the event. I understand that Phoenix Union High School District does not provide any insurance for alternative transportation.
Here’s a simplified explanation of the statements:
- You're giving up the right to sue the school district, its employees, and others for any injuries, property damage, or death that might happen while you're transporting your child to or from the event.
- You agree to protect and pay for the school district’s legal costs if someone sues them because of your transportation of your child.
- The school district doesn’t provide insurance for you or your child during this type of transportation.
I understand that Phoenix Union High School District may discipline my child(ren) for disregarding this policy or withhold him from participating in the event or future events. I am aware that School District does not provide accident or health insurance coverage for me or my child(ren) during this event. I realize that the District’s liability coverage only applies to injury if negligence is proven against the District and the terms and conditions of the contractual liability coverage provided in favor of the District have been met; in all other circumstances, my health insurance will provide coverage for my and my child(ren)’s injuries. I understand that this permission to provide alternative transportation must be approved by a school administrator. I have read this agreement and fully understand its terms and agree that it shall be binding on my heirs and assigns.
Here’s a simplified explanation of the agreement:
- The school can discipline your child or restrict participation if the policy is not followed.
- The school does not provide health or accident insurance for you or your child during the event.
- The school’s liability insurance only covers injuries if the school is proven negligent and meets certain conditions. Otherwise, your health insurance will cover any injuries.
- Alternative transportation requires approval from a school administrator.
- You agree that this agreement applies to you, your heirs, and anyone who may claim through you.