2340B - DISTRICT-SPONSORED TRIPS (CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR)

These trips include athletic trips and are considered part of the total educational program of the District but not part of a course of study. The following general procedures are to be followed for all such trips.

1. All requests shall be submitted to the Principal in advance of the scheduled trip with the names of all staff members and/or chaperones who will accompany the students.
2. The description of how any finances connected with the trip will be handled must be attached to the trip request form.
3. Upon approval of a trip, the principal shall forward a copy of the pretrip proposal to the Transportation Supervisor/Superintendent.
4. For every trip there must be a ratio of teachers and chaperones to students as determined by the principal.
5. The list of participating students should be provided to the principal's office prior to the trip.
6. A copy of each student's Emergency Medical Authorization Form is to be in the possession of the staff member in charge for all trips
7. A copy of AG 5771, Search and Seizure, is to be provided to the person in charge of the trip for his/her use if a search of a student's possession becomes necessary.
8. Problems with a trip should be brought to the attention of the principal immediately upon return. The principal shall inform the Superintendent of any major problems.
9. At least one (1) staff member is to remain at the school after the return trip until all students have been picked up.
10. In the event of any emergency during a trip, the bus driver should contact appropriate persons from his/her emergency list and the teacher in charge should contact the principal.

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