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Instruction
STUDENT TRAVEL INCLUDING FIELD TRIPS, EXCURSIONS AND
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Policy No. 2320
The board recognizes
that field trips when used as a device for teaching and learning integral to
the curriculum are an educationally sound and important ingredient in the
instructional program of the schools. Such trips can supplement and enrich
classroom procedures by providing learning experiences in an environment
beyond the classroom.
Field trips which take
students out of the state or are planned to keep students out of the district
overnight must be approved in advance by the board. Outdoor education
resident school plans shall be presented to the board for annual approval.
The superintendent has the authority to approve all other field trips.
The superintendent
shall develop procedures for the operation of a field trip or an outdoor
education activity which shall insure that the safety of the student shall be
protected and that parent permission is obtained before the student leaves
the school. Each field trip must be integrated with the curriculum and
coordinated with classroom activities which enhance its usefulness..
If transportation is not provided by provided by BSD, that District
will not be responsible
for
accidents, injuries or damage occurring as part of that transportation.
No staff member may
solicit students for any privately arranged field trip or excursion without
board permission.
Student Meal Reimbursement
Meal allowances for
students while engaged in recognized off campus school approved activities,
state competitions, which include tax and gratuity, will be allocated on a
per diem basis when traveling during normal meal times when ever the meal is
not otherwise provided. Meal per diem will be reviewed annually. Students
traveling overnight will be allocated at the per diem rate. If a student
chooses not to participate in the scheduled state competitions meals and
purchases a meal on their own, per diem will not be provided. Students must
be in a travel status at 6:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 6:30 PM to be eligible for
breakfast, lunch and dinner respectively.
Meal Allowance for Students
Meals: Breakfast
$6.00
Lunch
$7.00
Dinner
$10.00
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TOTAL
$23.00
- Each school advisor or coach who
travels with students will develop a specific itinerary and have it
approved by the appropriate administrator prior to departure. A list of
students participating and meal request will be submitted to the ASB
secretary who will write an imprest check for
the approved amount and provide cash to the advisor/coach. The itinerary
shall be submitted with individual meal receipts and cash to equal
advance within 7 days of completion of the trip.
All out-of-state and
overnight travel must have prior approval by the Blaine School District Board
of Directors and School superintendent.
Meal allowances and
associated travel expensed for students will be paid by the Associated
student Body Fund.
STUDENT
Per diem meal expenses
of a student while engaged in approved school sponsored activities that take
place off campus and recognized state WIAA post season competitions may be
provided in accordance with the approval and reimbursement procedures of the
district.
Cross
References: Board Policy
6625
Private Vehicle Transportation
Board Policy 3520,
Student Fees, Fines, Charges
Legal
References: RCW
28A.320050 Reimbursement of expenses of
Directors, Superintendents, other school representatives.
RCW 28A.330.100 (5) Additional powers of
board
RCW
42.24.090 Municipal corporations and political
subdivisions
Reimbursement claims
by officers and employees Detailed account Travel allowances and Allowances
in lieu of actual expenses — Forms State Auditor Bulletin #301-III (d)
RCW 67.20.020 Parks, bathing suits,
public camps — Contracts for cooperation
WAC
180-87-090
Improper remunerative conduct
Adopted: March
24, 2008
Blaine School
District
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