Is RISD concerned with the liability of having parents drive students in car pools for field trips and to Sky Ranch instead of hiring a bus?
Out of concern for student safety, RISD prefers that students travel to school-sponsored events in transportation provided by the district. In cases where parents desire to transport their own children and/or other students, the RISD requires a liability waiver be signed by each student’s parent that is involved. It has become apparent this year that there are different UIL eligibility calendars being followed between schools and disciplines within our district. Should there be a single calendar for all extra-curricular activities? If so, shouldn’t this calendar be made public and posted on the district and school web sites as other districts and secondary schools do? There is only one legitimate UIL eligibility calendar. It can be found on the district website at http://www.risd.org/Calendar/Athletics_Schedules/index.htm.
