The Board of Directors (Board) recognizes that a properly planned, well-conducted and carefully supervised field trip is a vital part of the curriculum of any classroom. As such, student trips of significant educational value are to be encouraged.
Field trips shall have the approval of the building principal in advance of the trip. Consent of the pupils' parent or guardian is required in advance of any excursion involving the use of public or private transportation services.
Any field trips or educational experience of more than two nights duration must have administrative and Board approval 60 days prior to the trip. An appropriate application procedure shall be provided by the administration. Staff members shall discuss any extended trip plans with the building principal prior to any planning with the students involved.
Activities sponsored by the official Iowa activity organizations are exempt from the aforementioned procedure, i.e., state tournaments, speech contests, etc.
Legal Reference:
390 C.F.R. Pt. 390.3(f) (2012).
Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 43.9.
Approved:
August 11, 1975
Date of Review:
January 9, 2023
