Pendleton board reviews first reading of updated field-trip policy to fold in administrative rules

At the April 7 work session, Superintendent Michelle Jensen presented a first reading of revisions to policy IICA, which govern school-sponsored field trips and excursions. Jensen explained the proposed update would incorporate elements previously set out in administrative rule IICA-AR directly into board policy, allowing the district to eliminate the separate administrative rule and provide clearer guidance at the policy level.

The policy as described emphasizes that trips be safe, educationally meaningful, and appropriately supervised, and it adds language for additional oversight of out-of-state travel and delineates approval requirements. The work session record notes this was a first read; no formal vote or adoption occurred. The board asked for clarification and expressed intent to return with suggested edits prior to a formal second reading or adoption.