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Brackett ISD will ask student groups to reimburse 50% of bus mileage for non‑UIL field trips
Summary
The board heard a staff presentation on new field-trip guidance: for 2024–25 the district will request organizations reimburse $1.59 per mile (about 50% of the district's allocated $3.18 per mile cost) for extra co‑curricular travel; UIL activities remain covered.
District staff outlined a revised approach to field-trip transportation costs at the March 10 meeting, saying the change responds to rising fuel and transportation expenses.
Staff explained that for the 2024–25 school year the district will ask organizations and grade levels to reimburse the district $1.59 per mile for field-trip transportation — described in the presentation as roughly half of the district's regular program cost of $3.18 per mile. "We are asking the organizations, the grade levels to reimburse the school district, at the cost of a dollar 59 per mile, which is 50% of the regular program of ... $3.18," the staff presenter stated. The board repeatedly clarified that UIL academic and athletic travel and certain district‑planned trips remain covered by the district, while many co‑curricular or optional trips will require fundraising or reimbursement by the organizing group.
Board members asked how the district's rate compared with other districts; staff said practice varies and some districts require full cost recovery. The board did not amend the guidance at this meeting; staff said more information and the field-trip approval form would be provided to schools and parent organizations.
