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Board flags inconsistency on field-trip fees, reviews volunteer screening steps
Summary
The board questioned an agenda note that parents were being charged $60 for a Ludington trip, confirmed volunteers must complete ICHAT screenings and courthouse fingerprinting, and noted a reimbursement form for volunteers exists.
During the Feb. 26 work/study session the board reviewed administrative guidance under policy #4205 AG1 concerning field trips and volunteer participation. The agenda text noted a $60 parent charge for a Ludington trip; the board flagged that amount as inaccurate and asked staff to verify and correct the record.
The board also discussed volunteer screening requirements: volunteers accompanying students on off-site trips must complete background checks including ICHAT screening and fingerprinting at the courthouse. Staff noted that volunteers may submit a form requesting reimbursement for expenses incurred while volunteering.
Board members requested consistency across schools in applying these procedures and asked staff to follow up with corrected guidance and clear communication to families and volunteers.
