Instruction
Student
Travel Including Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education Policy No. 2320P Field
trips are defined as travel away from school premises, under the supervision
of a teacher, with an approved course of study, for the purpose of affording students
a direct learning experience not available in the classroom. The
transportation costs for all such field trips conducted during school hours
shall be borne by the district. The following procedures shall apply: Field Trips
Each
school shall receive a field trip allocation. The staff
member shall submit a completed field trip request form to the principal at
least two weeks prior to the field trip. The staff
member shall contact the site to make specific arrangements for the field
trip so that the desired activity can be coordinated with the classroom
studies. The staff
member shall be responsible for securing additional adult supervision for the
trip (one adult to a maximum of ten students). Each
student participating in a field trip must first return a permission slip
signed by his/her parent. Private vehicles are not to be used to transport
students to and from fieldtrips. A letter
of appreciation should be sent to the site host upon completion of the field
trip. Outdoor Education
All staff
to be involved shall be notified of plans after board approval. The proposed
curricula for the outdoor education school shall be presented to teachers at
least one month prior to the session. Information
to parents regarding fees and waivers or reductions if offered, special
clothing, dates, supervising proposed activities, and other duties shall be
sent to parents at least one month prior to the session. The parent must sign
an approval form. If
feasible, parents may opt to have their child participate in daytime
activities only. Students
who do not elect to attend shall engage in meaningful learning experiences at
school. Students
must purchase accident insurance or show proof of family accident insurance. If the
district can absorb the cost or has access to funds to cover waivers or
reductions, students who are unable to pay the fee may be granted a waiver or
reduction if they meet the USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines. Overnight Field Trips
After
approval by the principal, the proposal should be submitted to the
superintendent at least one week prior to the board meeting. The staff
member should attend the board meeting to answer any questions the board may
have. After
approval by the board, a written description of the overnight field trip
shall be sent to the parent. All such field trips are optional. Parent
permission is required. Date: March 24,
2008 |