2320 Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education

The board recognizes that field trips, when used as a device for teaching and learning integral to the curriculum, are an educationally sound and important ingredient in the instructional program of the schools. Such trips can supplement and enrich classroom activities by providing learning experiences in an environment beyond the classroom. 

Field trips that take students out of the state or keep students out of the district overnight must be approved in advance by the Board. Outdoor education plans will be presented by the school administrator to the Board for annual approval. The superintendent or designee has the authority to approve all other field trips. 

The superintendent or designee will develop procedures for the operation of a field trip or an outdoor education activity which will ensure that the safety of the student is protected and that parent permission is obtained before the student leaves the school. Each field trip must be integrated with the curriculum and coordinated with classroom activities that enhance its usefulness. Private vehicles may be used to transport students if approval is obtained in advance from the school administrator.  

No staff member may recruit students for any privately arranged field trip or excursion without board permission. 

 

Cross References:

• Policy 6625 Private Vehicle Transportation
• Policy 3520, Student Fees, Fines, Charges

 

Legal References:

• RCW  28A.330.100(5) Additional powers of board
• RCW  67.20.020 Parks — Contracts for cooperation
• WAC  180-87-090 Improper remunerative conduct

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Adoption Date:   06.17.03

Stanwood-Camano School District 

Revised: 3.17.26