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School Board of Clay County
September 3, 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
FLEMING ISLAND HIGH 09/18-09/20/2026 CARTERSVILLE, GA CROSS COUNTRY BOYS & GIRLS ATHLETICS
FLEMING ISLAND HIGH  10/09-10/10/2026 TALLAHASSEE, FL CROSS COUNTRY BOYS & GIRLS FSU/PRE STATE INVITATIONAL
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS JR/SR HIGH 10/20-10/24/2026 INDIANAPOLIS, IN FFA

NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION

 

FLEMING ISLAND HIGH 11/19-11/20/2026 TALLAHASSEE, FL CROSS COUNTRY BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS JR/SR HIGH 09/01-09/02/2026 KISSIMMEE, FL FFA FFA CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S CONFERENCE
OAKLEAF JUNIOR HIGH 12/08-12/09-2026 KISSIMMEE, FL FFA MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE (MSC). DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE MIDDLE SCHOOL FFA MEMBERS TO OPPORTUNITIES IN FFA.
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS JR/SR HIGH 06/15-06/18/2027 ORLANDO, FL FFA LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS, COMPETE IN AWARDS CONTESTS, AND BE RECOGNIZED FOR ACHIEVEMENTS.
         
MIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOL 09/01-09/02/26 KISSIMMEE, FL FFA CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S CONFERENCE (CPC)
CLAY HIGH SCHOOL 09/01-09/02/2026 KISSIMMEE, FL FFA CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S CONFERENCE (CPC)
RIDGEVIEW HIGH 10/2310/25-2026 MELROSE, FL FCCLA LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK SKILLS
RIDGEVIEW HIGH 03/19-03/23/2027 ORLANDO, FL FCCLA LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK SKILLS
RIDGEVIEW HIGH 06/21-06/27-2027 SAN ANTONIO, TX FCCLA LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK SKILLS
LAKE ASBURY JH 02/19-02/20/2027 KEY LARGO, FL 8th GRADE STEAM MARINE LAND- STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE AND LEARN WHILE SNORKELING OFF THE COAST OF KEY LARGO.
CLAY HS 04/30-05/03/2027 ORLANDO, FL FINE ARTS COMPETE IN CHORAL COMPETITION
MIDDLEBURG HS 08/22-11/21/2026 VARIOUS LOCATIONS CROSS COUNTRY SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
         
         

 

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- September 2026.pdf