File:  IJOA - Field Trips

The Board recognizes that the first-hand learning experiences provided by field trips are most effective and worthwhile means of learning.  It is the desire of the Board to encourage field trips as part of and directly related to the total school program.

Specific guidelines and appropriate administrative procedures shall be developed to screen, approve and evaluate trips and to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken for the safety of the participants.

These guidelines and procedures shall ensure that all field trips have the approval of the superintendent and the principal.

Adopted May 22, 1984

Revised August 22, 1995

Revised:  March 25, 2014

LEGAL REFS.:  C.R.S. 13-22-107 (parental liability waivers)

C.R.S. 40-10.1-301(4) (definition of children's activity bus)

C.R.S. 40-10.1-302(1)(a) (permits required for operation of children's activity bus)

CROSS REFS.:  EEAFA, Extracurricular Activity Buses/Field Trips/Special Events Transportation

EEAG, Student Transportation in Private Vehicles

JJH, Student Travel