2000 7310

Instruction

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, recognizing the inherent value of properly organized and conducted field trips to the educational process, endorses the use of these learning experiences to the degree which financial resources permit. Prior approval of the District Superintendent or designee shall be secured in advance of the intended date of the field trip.

Overnight field trips require approval at least two weeks in advance, thus allowing for sufficient time to communicate with parents, school officials and relevant contact organizations. Appropriate BOCES approved transportation shall be provided, as well as proper adult supervision, maintenance of health and safety conditions, and appropriate insurance coverage of student and adult participants.

Field trip parental permission slips must be completed and sent home with each participating student. A signed permission slip from the parent/legal guardian must be received before the student may participate in the trip.

Transportation may be provided for field trips that enhance or enrich the educational program. Arrangements shall be made in accordance with administrative procedures.

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2000 7320

Instruction

WFL/EB

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services shall adopt a school calendar annually upon the recommendation of the District Superintendent. Efforts shall be made to encourage the development and promotion of a common calendar for the school districts within this BOCES.

The official school day shall provide sufficient opportunity to implement the educational programs and services. The school day shall be flexible enough to accommodate the diverse and various needs of the students, staff(s) or district(s) being served.

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2000 7330

Instruction

WFL

Written permission may be granted by the Technical and Career Centers for students to drive privately owned vehicles to work-study sites under the following conditions:

1. The Job Developer shall have determined that the purpose for the student driving the vehicle is to participate in the Internship Program or Work-Study Program.
2. The Job Developer shall have given written permission for the student(s) to use vehicle(s). The written permission shall include the dates of program the students involved in and any limitations. A copy of the approved permission shall be given to the student and the student’s parents/legal guardian.
3. Prior to issuing written permission, the Job Developer shall have obtained a waiver completed by the student’s parents/guardians and signed by them, the student, the job developer, the Home School Principal, and the Vocational Principal.

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2000 7340

Instruction

Homework is a significant supplemental learning experience for the individual student. Care must be taken that homework demands on the individual shall be reasonable and shall not preclude other worthwhile instructional experiences.