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School committee presses for stronger field-trip safety protocols and equity safeguards
Summary
After recent concerns about an overnight international trip, members asked administrators to move field-trip approvals out of the consent agenda, strengthen the global-travel handbook and clarify eligibility and safety protocols; staff said they will review the global-travel handbook and explore scholarship partnerships to increase access.
School Committee members asked district administrators to strengthen field-trip approval procedures, especially for overnight and international travel, and requested a copy of the district global-travel handbook and a review of chaperone and safety protocols.
Several committee members said they want field trips removed from the consent agenda so sponsors can present details and answer committee questions about safety, supervision,…
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