HDEAA expects when a field trip is planned:
- that an EA will be given advanced notice of trip when possible, unless it is to cover an unexpected absence
- that existing safety plans are reviewed to apply to the destination and the transportation of the planned trip
- that a plan for toileting safely be considered before the planned trip
- that an EA understands it is not the expectation of the Board that EAs be required to use their personal vehicle to transport students – HDEAA reminds you that there is liability if this is done
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Here’s what you need to know according to HDEAA’s Collective Agreement:
- the principal/supervisor (not another educator) will make every attempt to provide regularly scheduled breaks, lunch period, and regularly scheduled work hours**
**In the event that it is not possible to have regularly scheduled breaks or the field trip runs over your regular work hours:
- the employee compensation will be provided as lieu time
- internal coverage for lieu time must be arranged
- the employee and Principal/Supervisor will agree to the dates the scheduled lieu time will be taken.