Parking on campus is a privilege. Students who are issued a parking permit are responsible for reading, understanding, and following all Tomball West High School parking procedures, campus expectations, and the Tomball ISD Student Handbook.
Parking permits may be revoked for violations of campus or district expectations, including but not limited to excessive absences or tardies, failure to follow parking regulations, or a failed Random Drug Test. Refunds will not be provided if a parking permit is revoked.
Students are responsible for the security of their vehicles and belongings while parked on school property. Vehicles must be locked, and students should not leave prohibited or unauthorized items inside their vehicles.
In accordance with Tomball ISD Board Policy and the Student Handbook, vehicles parked on district property may be subject to search when school officials have reasonable cause to believe that prohibited items or materials are present. Vehicles may also be subject to canine searches in accordance with district procedures.
Students are responsible for any prohibited items found in their vehicle and may be subject to disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Tomball ISD Student Code of Conduct.
Parking is by permit only, and only in those lots designated for student parking on the student’s home campus. Students are not permitted to sit in vehicles parked on or adjoining school grounds at any time. Students are not allowed in the parking lot during the school day without administrative approval.
Students may drive to school and park in the designated student parking lot provided the driver:
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Agrees to participate in the district random drug testing program;
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Has a valid Texas driver’s license and student I.D.;
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Can provide proof of insurance on the vehicle, student listed as additional driver; and
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Has no outstanding fees or fines from the previous year.
Drivers meeting these requirements are eligible to buy a parking permit. Parking permit fees are not pro-rated or refunded upon withdrawal from school or upon revocation of the parking permit. Lost permits must be replaced at full price.
Each permit is issued to an individual student and must be clearly displayed on the vehicle. The student is responsible for any situations that arise from a vehicle displaying his/her permit. Campus administrators retain the right to suspend or revoke any student’s parking permit at any time at their discretion. Failure to follow the parking guidelines or Student Code of Conduct, including but not limited to, chronic tardiness, absenteeism, or other disciplinary issues, may result in parking privileges being suspended or revoked with no refund. Students who speed, exhibit reckless driving, or any other prohibited driving practice on campus shall be subject to disciplinary action and revocation of parking privileges. In all instances of suspension or revocation of a parking permit, a refund of the permit fee will not be issued.
Vehicles parked on school property are under the jurisdiction of the school. The school reserves the right to search any vehicle is reasonable cause exists to do so. Students have full responsibility for the security of their vehicles and will make certain they are locked and their keys are not given to others. Students will be held responsible for any prohibited objects or substances, such as, but not limited to, alcohol, drugs, and weapons, that are found in their vehicles and will be subject to disciplinary action. Searches of vehicles may be conducted at any time there is reasonable cause to do so, with or without the presence of the student.
Vehicles parked without a permit are subject to having a wheel clamp (boot) applied to the left-front wheel. A fee will be charged to remove the wheel clamp. Any attempt by the student to remove a wheel clamp will be considered vandalism to district property. The district is not responsible for any damage that results from any attempt to drive a vehicle with a wheel clamp attached. Additionally, the district may tow cars that are parked in violation of these rules.
The district is not liable for any vandalism, theft, or damage to any vehicle parked on school property.
