FIELD/ENRICHMENT TRIP REGULATIONS

The procedures listed below apply only to those trips that occur during the course of the school day:
1. The requested trip must offer experience that students cannot obtain outside the time limits of the school day.
2. The purpose of the trip must support the academic tone of the school and fall within the stated purpose of the class or organization.
3. An organization that requests more than one trip per year must demonstrate that the purpose of a subsequent trip(s) differs significantly from the trip initially requested.
4. Activities that involve students in performance or competitions will be given special consideration. The performance must be a "substantial" portion of the activity.
5. Scheduling conflicts may result in the denial of a trip.
6. The liability of the District will be a factor when approval is considered.

CLASS TRIP/OVERNIGHT TRIPS

Class trips shall be approved by both the superintendent and the Board of Education. All class trips shall be subject to the review and approval of the individual building administrator and shall be in accordance with all existing rules and regulation. Requests for trips must be in accord with posted deadlines for Board meetings.

CLASS TRIP/OVERNIGHT TRIPS PROCEDURE

The procedure for requesting Board of Education approval for student travel experience shall be as follows:

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING TENTATIVE BOARD APPROVAL

Complete application for preliminary approval of overnight trip. Obtain approval from activity and department supervisor. Upon approval by the supervisor, the proposal will then be forwarded to the Supervisor of Athletics or Vice-Principal who will place it on the school calendar after she/he has ascertained that it will not cause conflicts with the school program. The Supervisor of Athletics or the Vice-Principal will then forward the request to the principal indicating the compatibility of the request in light of the school calendar and program.

Any staff member who will use their own vehicle for transporting students must submit a current photo copy of your driver's license, registration, and insurance card along with each Field Trip form that is submitted.

Adequate chaperons shall be obtained and the Board, upon the recommendation of the superintendent, will approve or disapprove the chaperons for the trip.

Upon securing tentative approval by the Board, the teacher-sponsor, students and parents may begin an in-depth exploration of the student travel experience proposed.

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING FINAL APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

To secure final approval from the Board of Education, the teacher-sponsor will complete the application for final approval of overnight trips.

TIME SCHEDULE FOR SECURING APPROVALS

Tentative Board approval shall be secured at least four (4) months prior to the departure date. Final Board approval shall be secured at least three (3) months prior to the departure date.