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Okemos trustees briefed on physics day trip to Cedar Point
Summary
Staff described a May 5 physics and engineering trip for 11th–12th grade students to Cedar Point’s specialized Physics & Math Day, including educational workshops, worksheets and a follow‑up classroom project; transportation bids and per‑student costs were discussed.
Mrs. Turner (presenting for the physics program) told the Okemos Board of Education she seeks approval at a high level for an 11th‑ and 12th‑grade physics and engineering student trip to Cedar Point on May 5. The trip will depart at about 6 a.m. and return around 10 p.m.; the per‑student cost was estimated at about $110, with higher cost reflecting specialized programming and transportation.
The presenter said the district obtained three bids for charter buses and selected Blue Lakes based on availability, cost and input from other local teachers; one local carrier (Dean Transportation) had no availability for the requested date. The program will include workshops, live demonstrations and worksheets linked to class topics. Students will complete an “amusement park project” on return where they select a ride, analyze physics principles and create a classroom model.
Trustees asked whether the trip requires students to be excused for the following school day; the presenter said students should be expected to attend class the next day but parents could opt to excuse students. Board members also asked about the new field‑trip policy timing; administration acknowledged that some trips have been presented after collection began and said staff are working to align practice with the policy.
No formal board vote on this informational trip was recorded in the meeting minutes. Trustees voiced general support for educational value but requested clearer adherence to the recently adopted field‑trip procedures going forward.
