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 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.  The superintendent's approval will be required for field trips and excursions outside the state. Board approval will be required for field trips and excursions which involve unusual length or expense. A nominal charge for riding a school bus for activity trips such: Pep bases to games or buses used for trips which are designed primarily for entertainment, shall be made to each student. Charges for these trips will be set up in advance by the administration and follow Department of Education guidelines.

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).
Iowa Code § 279.8.
281 I.A.C. 43.9.

Cross Reference:
503.1 Student Conduct
503.4 Good Conduct Rule
603 Instructional Curriculum
711 Transportation

Approved: 2-5-79  
Reviewed: _____
Revised: 3-8-21