The governing board of any school district may use and operate any bus owned or under lease to the district for the transportation of pupils to and from their places of employment during the summer in connection with any summer employment program for youth. The governing board shall require the payment of a reasonable charge for transportation so furnished. The governing board shall, in accordance with Section 35208, adequately insure against the liability of the district, members of the board, and officers and employees of the district in connection with the furnishing of transportation.