Field Slip is a cloud‑native SaaS platform that digitizes K‑12 field‑trip planning, offering a web‑based request and approval portal with configurable workflows, role‑based permissions, and integrated communication for teachers, chaperones, and parents. The system syncs with student information systems via bulk import and API, provides real‑time dashboards, audit logs, and SOC‑2 compliant security, and is sold on a per‑student annual subscription.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Educators and administrators spend extensive time on manual paperwork, email chains, and fragmented spreadsheets to request, approve, organize, and communicate field trips. This process is error‑prone, consumes valuable instructional time, and makes it difficult to maintain consistent records across schools. Limited visibility into trip logistics also hampers compliance with safety and budgeting requirements.
Solution
Field Slip delivers a cloud‑native SaaS platform that digitizes the entire field‑trip lifecycle—from teacher‑initiated requests through multi‑level approvals, logistics coordination, and stakeholder communication. The system provides configurable workflow engines that let schools define custom approval paths and role‑based permissions without code changes. All data are stored in an encrypted, high‑availability environment and accessed through a responsive web interface that works on desktops and mobile devices. Integrated bulk‑import tools and a RESTful API enable seamless synchronization with existing student information systems. Real‑time dashboards and audit logs give administrators instant insight into trip status, budget allocations, and compliance checkpoints, freeing staff to focus on curriculum delivery rather than administrative overhead.
Target Audience
Primary customers are K‑12 schools and districts that manage regular field trips, including administrators, teachers, and trip coordinators who need a centralized, secure planning tool. The solution also serves charter schools and independent institutions seeking scalable trip management without additional IT overhead.
Features
- Web‑based request and approval portal with drag‑and‑drop workflow builder
- Role‑based access control and customizable approval pipelines for districts or individual schools
- Built‑in communication hub for announcements, chaperone coordination, and parent notifications
- Bulk student import via CSV and API integration with SIS platforms
- Real‑time audit trail, reporting dashboard, and exportable compliance reports
- End‑to‑end TLS encryption, SOC‑2 compliant data storage, and multi‑layer firewall protection
- Auto‑scaling cloud infrastructure with 99.9 % uptime SLA
- Mobile‑responsive UI for on‑the‑go trip management by teachers and staff