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School Board of Clay County
March 5, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C7 - K-12 Academic Services Out of State and Overnight Student Travel
Description

The School Board recognizes that field trips, when used for teaching and learning integral to the curriculum, are an educationally sound and important ingredient in the instructional program of the schools. Properly planned and executed field trips supplement and enrich classroom instruction by providing learning experiences that will enhance mastery of the curriculum standards of the State of Florida. A field trip is defined as any planned, student-travel activity which is approved as part of the district's educational program and is under the direct supervision and control of an instructional staff member or any advisor as designated by the Superintendent.

                                                                                                                                                          Field Trips Details

School Date Destination Group Purpose
Clay High 1/26 - 1/27/26 Tallahassee, FL FFA

Visit state capitol to lobby re: agriculture policies

Clay High 2/11 - 2/12/26 Lakeland, FL Girls Weightlifting Weightlifting Competition
Middleburg High 4/1 - 4/5/26 Pensacola, FL NJROTC NJROTC Competition
Middleburg High 4/23 - 4/24/26 Tampa, FL Cybersecurity CyberLaunch FL Cybersecurity competition
Oakleaf High 2/6 - 2/7/26 Douglas, GA NJROTC Area 10 Drill team championship
Oakleaf High 2/28 - 3/1/26 Brooksville, FL NJROTC Air Rifle State championship
Oakleaf High 1/28 - 1/30/26 Lakeland, FL Girls Weightlifting Girls Weightlifting Regional championship
Orange Park High 4/23 - 4/24/26 Tampa, FL NJROTC Cyber Florida State championship
Orange Park High 2/20 - 2/21/26 Kissimmee, FL Girls Wrestling Girls Wrestling Regionals
Orange Park High 2/27 - 2/28/26 Kissimmee, FL Boys Wrestling Boys Wrestling Regionals
Ridgeview High 4/16 - 4/19/26 Orlando, FL HOSA HOSA State Conference
         
Gap Analysis

Field trips provide students with a window to the real world that they don't get in the classroom, and they can help students understand real-world applications to abstract concepts.

Previous Outcomes

All out of county activity trips are selected, planned, evaluated, and approved or rejected in conformity with written district policy.

Expected Outcomes

It is important to recognize that learning outcomes from field trips can range from cognitive to affective outcomes. Exposing students to new experiences and can increase interest and engagement in academics regardless of prior interests.

Strategic Plan Goal

Ensure that every classroom provides a quality and rigorous instructional experience in order to elevate student outcomes.

Recommendation

That the Clay County School Board approve out of county student travel.   

Contact
Roger Dailey, Chief Academic Officer; roger.dailey@myoneclay.net; 904-336-6904
Treasure Pickett, Chief of Secondary Ed; treasure.pickett@myoneclay.net; 904-336-6918
Financial Impact
None
Review Comments
Attachments
March 2026 Student Travel.pdf