Parents ask Granite District to relax single‑bed rule on overnight trips; superintendent says policy is being revisited
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A parent asked the superintendent to reconsider a rule requiring single beds on overnight student excursions (increasing trip cost); Orsley said the memorandum is under review and the district is moving toward allowing two students per bed by default with a pay‑for single‑bed option and convening principals to set safety practices.
Parents urged Granite School District to drop or amend a memorandum that requires students on overnight trips to have their own beds, a rule parents said is adding hundreds of dollars to trip costs and limiting participation. "I have been on choir tour. I sent a kid to California, $1,100. I had to have his own bed," said one parent, and Emily Kehhee said the cost increase has made some trips unaffordable for families.
Kehhee asked whether the district would consider allowing students to share beds (with parental consent or an opt‑out fee). Orsley said he is revisiting the travel memorandum and described a likely default change: "We will default to two a bed. And if you do not want that option, then you can certainly pay extra for a single bed," he said, while emphasizing the need for supervision and best practices.
District staff said they will convene high‑school principals to create consistent travel supervision guidance if policy changes are approved; Orsley also said past supervision policy changes make him more comfortable adjusting sleeping arrangements while maintaining safety.
Next steps: the superintendent said the memorandum is scheduled for review within a week or two and that principals will be asked to develop best practices to maintain student safety and reduce travel costs.