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Policy committee agrees to advance updated field-trip and student-travel rules after questions on inclusion and cost
Summary
Cheltenham SD policy committee discussed two carryover items on field trips and student travel (policies labeled 01/21 and 01/2001), clarified who may exclude students from trips, and reviewed how transportation and fees are handled for families in need.
Cheltenham SD’s policy committee discussed revisions to two student-travel items — labeled 01/21 and 01/2001 — and agreed to move the proposals forward for adoption consideration after clarifying questions about inclusion, decision authority and costs. The committee also reviewed how bus charges and financial assistance are handled for families who cannot afford trip fees.
Board members raised whether principals have final authority to exclude a child from a field trip when a parent, teacher or guardian raises concerns. Committee members and staff agreed that final building-level decisions generally rest with the…
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