606.07 - 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. 

In authorizing such field trips and excursions, the principal shall consider the budget 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 administration.  Parents will be notified by a written communication prior to a student’s participation in a field trip or excursion outside the school district.  The principal/classroom teacher will make an alternate assignment for students who do not wish to participate.  The Board’s approval will be required for field trips or excursions outside the continental United States.

Field trips are to be arranged with the office well in advance and planned in detail by the classroom teacher.  The office will be responsible for obtaining a substitute teacher if one is needed.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §279.8 (1991).
                                       281 Iowa Admin. Code 43.9.

Cross Reference:  503.1   Student Conduct
                                       503.4   Good Conduct Rule
                                       712      Transportation

Approved:  4-13-92              
Reviewed:  5-13-19              
Revised:  5-14-07