Field Trip Handbook - Akron Public Schools

Intradistrict Memorandum_________________________________________________
TO:
FROM:
Athletic Directors
Coaches
Building Principals
Joe Howard, Program Manager, Athletics
Debra J. Foulk, Executive Director, Business Affairs
DATE: July 28, 2009
SUBJECT:
Athletic/Co-curricular Transportation
Various athletic events and field trips require that students/staff be transported using bus service and/or van
service. For events needing transport supervisory personnel can contact Transportation Services for use of APS
buses, or contact the van drivers’ spokesperson when van transport is more appropriate.
It has been reported that on several occasions requests have been made of bus and van drivers that additional
people be allowed to ride in the bus/van that are not part of the team, adult staff or coaching staff. Examples of
such requests have included requests to transport children of staff, family members of students, etc.
Please be aware per Board Policy 8640 – Transportation for Field and Other District Sponsored Trips clearly
states: “District sponsored trips shall be supervised by either staff members or adults from the sponsoring
organization. District students not affiliated with the trip activity, non-district students, and/or children of
preschool age shall not be permitted to ride on the trip vehicle. Children of Board employees not affiliated with
the activity will not be permitted to ride.”
To meet the guidelines of Board Policy 8640, please do not request that drivers of either APS buses or vans
(Board owned/contracted) transport additional people that do not meet the guidelines stated above.
Thank you for your assistance.
JH/DJF:rlb
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