606.5 Student Field Trips and Excursions

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 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 superintendents and board’s approval will be required for field trips and excursions outside the state.

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. Parents will be provided the nature and timing about field trips in a timely manner.

NOTE: This is not a required policy but one that is recommended. The board may need to amend it to reflect current practice.

Legal Reference:     
390 C.F.R. Pt. 390.3(f) (2012).
Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 43.9.

Cross Reference:     
503.1 Student Conduct
503.4 Good Conduct Rule
507.2E1 Authorization for Administration of Medication
603 Instructional Curriculum
711 Transportation

Approved: 10/11/17, Reveiwed: 6/14/23, Revised:
Grinnell-Newburg School District, Grinnell, IA

606.5E2 Release for Overnight Travel Procedure

Code 606.5E2

RELEASE FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL PROCEDURE

The undersigned parent(s) or guardian(s) and student  ________________________________________
                                                                                                                     (Name of student)

acknowledge having read the following and that we fully understand travel is an important part of the educational process.

  1. The  ____________________________________________________has scheduled a field trip to
                                 (Name of organization)

____________________________________________________________________________________
                       (Destination)                                                       

from ____________________________________   to _________________________________.
                   (Date of departure)                                         (Date of Return)

  1. The Grinnell-Newburg Community School District has granted approval for: (1) The aforementioned student to be absent from regular daily school attendance during the term of the field trip, and (2)  the participation of the student in this field trip.            

  2. Travel by the student on this field trip could subject the student to various hazards and dangers during the course of the field trip including, but not limited to, negligent or intentional actions of third persons, transportation accidents, slips and fall accidents, etc.

  3. Does your child have any allergies?     Yes  __________  No __________

    If Yes, Please explain: ___________________________________________________________

  1. Are there other health concerns?         Yes __________  No __________

    If Yes, please explain: ___________________________________________________________

  1. I authorize school personnel to administer the following medication to my child while on overnight travel  

_________________________________________________________.
                                              (Name of medication)

____________________________________     ________________________________________
                              (Dosage)                                                         (Time)

I further state that I have received a copy of this notice, that I have read and understand it, that I have the parental/guardianship authority to execute this form, and that I hereby consent to the student’s participation.

Pursuant to state law, the school district or accredited nonpublic school and its employees are to incur no liability, except for gross negligence, as a result of any injury arising from self-administration of medication by the student. The parent or guardian of the student shall sign a statement acknowledging that the school district or nonpublic school is to incur no liability, except for gross negligence as a result of self-administration of medication by the student as established by IOWA CODE §280.16.

_________________________________          ______________________________________________
                 (Date)                                                         (Parent/Guardian Signature)

______________________________________________________________
(Student Signature)

Approved: 2/8/17, Reviewed: 6/14/23, Revised:               
Grinnell-Newburg School District, Grinnell, IA