ROCORI board approves FFA trip to National FFA Convention in Indianapolis

The ROCORI Public School District Board of Education unanimously approved a request for eight FFA students and three chaperones to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, scheduled by the presenters for Oct. 28–Nov. 1 (dates as stated by the presenters).

The trip was presented to the board by the FFA advisor, who said four of the eight students qualified to compete in the milk quality and products competition after winning the state contest; the remaining students will attend convention workshops, a career fair and leadership sessions. The advisor said much of the cost is being covered by outside sponsorships and that students may contribute a portion of the remaining expenses; the district did not provide a precise total cost in the meeting record.

Board member Jennifer moved to approve the trip; Lynn seconded. The board approved the motion by voice vote without objection.

During the discussion board members praised the trip as a leadership and career development opportunity for students and confirmed that chaperones and contest coaches will attend. The advisor named coach Cathy Ratke and a parent chaperone who previously attended and volunteered to go again.

The board invited the team to report back after the convention.

Votes at a glance
Motion to approve FFA attendance at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis (dates as stated by presenters). Mover: Jennifer. Seconder: Lynn. Outcome: approved (voice vote; unanimous on record).