Code No. 606.5
STUDENT FIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS
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 building principal shall 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. The superintendent's approval will be required for field trips and excursions outside the continental United States. Board approval shall be required for field trips and excursions which involve unusual length or expense.
Field trips and excursions are to be arranged with the building 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.
Legal Reference: 390 C.F.R. § 390.3(f) (1993).
Iowa Code § 279.8 (1993).
281 I.A.C. 43.9.
Cross Reference: 503.1 Student Conduct
503.4 Good Conduct Rule
711 Transportation
Approved 08/23/94 Reviewed 04/14/97; 2/12/01; 3/14/05; 2/10/10; 2/11/15;ll; 3/10/2020 Revised
MORNING SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS