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Local District Northeast Operations
LAUSD- FIELD TRIPS Local District Northeast Operations
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FIELD TRIP REQUIREMENTS REF 2111.0 – FIELD TRIP HANDBOOK
Type of Field Trip Activities & Site on Pre-approved List? Trip must be approved by Routine Yes School Principal Non-Routine - Overnight - Out-of-State No Local District (E,W,S,NE, NW, or Central) Risk Management (some trips may require review or inspection by Office of Environmental Health & Safety or the Outdoor Education unit in Beyond the Bell Out-of-Country Local District Office Board of Education (delegated to Superintendent)
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APPROVED FIELD TRIP SITE LIST
Site meets: District safety standards District criteria for field trip activities (Board Rule 2379) The trip has educational, social, or cultural value The trip has been through the appropriate approval process Sufficient funding is available and the trip is free of cost to the student Sufficient supervision is available (1:10 ratio) The trip is accessible to all students REF – FIELD TRIP HANDBOOK
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OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIPS & OVERNIGHT ATHLETIC EVENTS
For Field Trips Attach a complete itinerary Provide a copy of any brochures, flyers or descriptions of the site The School must purchase overnight field trip insurance for the trip Student list with birthdates Signed trip slips Submit request to the Local District If approved, the Local District submits to Risk Management for review For Athletic Events: Attach invitation letters Attach conference forms Attach Approval to Participate in the Tournament from the Athletics Office If approved, the Local District submits to Risk Management for review
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FIELD TRIPS: UNAUTHORIZED
NOT APPROVED BY THE DISTRICT The District assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the trip. All liability and responsibility for the trip are shared by the outside organization and the parent who allowed the child to attend. Parents should receive in writing a disclaimer that the District assumes no liability in connection with the trip. Any teacher participating in an unauthorized field trip must be informed in writing that he/she participates in his/her personal capacity and not as a District employee. (no coverage for personal liability or Worker’s Compensation) (sample letters can be found in the Fieldtrip Handbook – REF – pgs 56-58)
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FIELD TRIP PARTNERS Office of Outdoor Education – Beyond the Bell (hiking, backpacking, and camping trips not listed on the approved list of sites) Contact: Gerardo Salazar (213) Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Contact: Bradley Smith (213) LAUSD Athletics Office Contact: Trent Cornelius (213) ESC Offices East, West, North & South or ISIC
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Liability
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Overnight Field Trip - Student Accident Insurance Broker
K & K INSURANCE GROUP, INC. Contact: Cheryl Norris Telephone: (855) ext. 5885 Fax: (312)
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THINGS TO REMEMBER Review the Field Trip Handbook - (REF. 2111.0)
Submit all requests 45 days in advance When in doubt, call your Local ESC Office Utilize the District’s Field Trip Activity Check List and the pre-approved list: Pre-Approved Field Trip Site List- most updated Approved Transportation List Lists and forms are on our website: (
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THINGS TO REMEMBER School Site responsibilities:
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