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School Board of Clay County
November 6, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C12 - 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
Lake Asbury Junior 2/5 - 2/9/26 Orlando, FL Cheerleaders Cheer competition at Wide World of Sports
Clay High 2/4 - 2/9/26 Kissimmee, FL Comp. Cheer Cheer competition
Clay High  3/22 - 3/25/27 New York, NY Band and Chorus Attend performances and tour landmarks
Clay High 12/12 - 12/15/25 Gatinburg, TN Wrestling Wrestling competition
Keystone Heights High 12/1 - 12/2/25 Orlando, FL Culinary Handheld Food Competition
Fleming Island High 12/26/26 - 1/6/27 Madrid, Spain Band Band invited to perform in the Three Kings Parade
Fleming Island High 10/4/25 Brunswick, GA NJROTC NJROTC Orienteering Competition
Fleming Island High 12/26 - 12/28/25 Wesley Chapel, FL Girls Basketball Basketball competition
Fleming Island High 10/18/25 Cairo, GA NJROTC Air Rifle competition
Middleburg High 11/21 - 11/22/25 Tallahassee, FL Cross Country Cross Country meet
Oakleaf High 10/21/25 Waycross, GA FFA Pig pickup for Clay County Fair competition
Oakleaf High 4/2 - 4/4/26 Kissimmee, FL Softball Softball tournament
Orange Park High 11/4 - 11/5/25 Tallahassee, FL Swimming Regional competition
Orange Park High 12/29 - 12/30/25 Marianna, FL Boys Basketball Basketball tournament
Ridgeview High 10/19 - 10/20/25 Palm Coast, FL Bowling Bowling competition
Ridgeview High 10/8- 10/9/25 Tallahassee, FL Chorus Performing at the State Capital
         
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
November 2025 Student Travel.pdf