The principal may authorize field trips and excursions when such events contribute to the achievement of education goals of the school district. The school district will provide transportation for field trips and excursions.
In authorizing field trips and excursions, the principal will consider the financial condition of the school district, the educational benefit of the activity, the inherent risks or dangers of the activity, and other factors deemed relevant by the superintendent. Written parental permission will be required prior to the student's participation in field trips and excursions. Board approval will be required for field trips and excursions outside the state.
Field trips and excursions where both male and female students are participating and said field trip/excursion travel schedule includes an overnight stay, will have at least one male and one female chaperone present. This will include all in-state and out-of-state field trips/excursions.
Field trips and excursions are to be arranged with the principal well in advance. A detailed schedule and budget must be submitted by the employee. The school district will be responsible for obtaining a substitute teacher if one is needed. Following field trips and excursions, the teacher may be required to submit a written summary of the event.
Legal Reference: 390 C.F.R. Pt. 390.3(f) (2010).
Iowa Code § 279.8 (2011).
281 I.A.C. 43.9.
Cross Reference: 503.1 Student Conduct
503.4 Good Conduct Rule
603 Instructional Curriculum
711 Transportation
Approved February 18, 2008 Reviewed March 13, 2013 Revised
Board Policy East Buchanan Community Schools