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School Board of Clay County
October 1, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C5 - 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 enhance mastery of the State of Florida curriculum standards. 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
Keystone Heights JR/SR High 09/01/26-06/30/2027 See attached schedule Before/After School Club N/A
Keystone Heights JR/SR High 11/30-12/01/2026 Orlando, FL Culinary Competition
Oakleaf JH 03/03/2027 Waycross, GA CTE Research Best Practices that sustain the natural environment.
Lakeside JH 05/01/2027 Valdosta, GA Fine Arts Band and Chorus perform @ Wild Adventures Classic Music Festival.
Ridgeview HS 10/18/-10/19/2026 Tallahassee, FL Athletics Bowling Districts
Wilkinson JH 09/01-09/02/2026 Orlando, FL CTE Leadership Training
Wilkinson JH 10/19-10/23/2026 Indianapolis, IN CTE FFA Convention
Wilkinson JH 06/14-06/18/2027 Orlando, FL CTE FFA State Convention
Orange Park HS 10/07-10/09/2026 Parris Island, SC NJROTC USMC Graduation
Orange Park HS 10/10/2026 Brunswick, GA NJROTC N/A
Orange Park HS 10/15-10/16/2026 Parris Island, SC NJROTC Military Graduation, career building, and ceremonial
Orange Park HS 11/12-11/13/2026 Parris Island, SC NJROTC Military Graduation, career building
Oakleaf HS 10/21/2026 Moultrie, GA CTE Sunbelt AG Expo
Ridgeview HS 03/05-03/08/2027 Orlando, FL Culinary ProStart Culinary Competition
Middleburg HS 11/20/2026-03/06/2027 TBD Wrestling-Boys TBD
Middleburg HS 11/20/2026-03/06/2027 TBD Wrestling-Girls TBD
Clay HS 09/25-26/2026 Dunedin, FL ROTC N/A
Clay HS 09/25-26/2026 Brooksville, FL ROTC N/A
Oakleaf HS 10/10/2026 Guyton, GA ROTC Teamwork, Building
Orange Park HS 11/13-15/2026 Tampa, FL Band FFCC Outdoor State Championship
Oakleaf JH 04/01/2027 Valdosta, GA 6th Grade Field Trip Wild Adventures
Orange Park HS 11/13-15/2026 Cape Canaveral, FL FBLA Discuss entrepreneurship as a career choice
Ridgeview HS 11/13-15/2026 Cape Canaveral, FL FBLA Fall Leadership Conference
Lake Asbury JH 11/13-15/2026 Cape Canaveral, FL FBLA Fall Leadership Conference
Clay HS 12/7-21/2026 Greeley, CO Wrestling UNCO hosts a 55-team event
Oakleaf HS 12/09-10/2026 Gainesville, FL CTE FFA Conference
Oakleaf HS 10/16-17/2026 Tampa, FL ROTC N/A
Oakleaf HS 11/06-07/2026 Tallahassee, FL ROTC Teamwork, team spirit, team confidence
Oakleaf HS 01/30/2027 ROTC Valdosta, GA N/A
Orange Park HS 09/25-26/2026 ROTC Jacksonville, FL Ship visit
Fleming Island HS 12/11-13/2026 Girls Basketball Seabrook, SC N/A
Ridgeview HS 01/22-23/2027 Boys Basketball Middleton, FL N/A
         

 

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
Dr. Michael George, Chief of Secondary Ed; michael.george@myoneclay.net; 904-336-6918
Financial Impact
None
Review Comments
Attachments
Student Travel October 2026.pdf