Administrative Regulation 4086

Minimally one week before the field trip, the teacher must request in writing approval from the principal with the route to be taken described.

The principal shall approve, change or disallow the trip after determining the safety of the chosen route.

The minimum ratio of adults to students shall be:

  • Kindergarten thru 3rd grade: 1 adult per 6 students
  • 4th grade thru 8th grade: 1 adult per 10 students
  • 9th grade thru 12th grade: 1 adult per 20 students

The teacher shall take the following items with them on the field trip

  • Roster of children attending
  • Permission forms with emergency contact phone numbers
  • List of emergency numbers
  • First aid kit
  • Cell phone or other communication device

Adopted: May 10, 2000