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Board hears proposal for 2026 Honolulu trip for marching band; parents, members express sticker shock at $3,200 per student estimate
Summary
The board discussed a proposed November–December 2026 marching band trip to Hawaii estimated at about $3,200 per student. Board members and staff raised concerns about the cost, booster support, fundraising and whether Bands of America participation is necessary; no formal approval was requested — the item was informational.
Camdenton R-III board members on May 12 heard informational plans for a proposed Nov. 25–Dec. 2026 marching band trip to Hawaii that organizers estimate would cost about $3,200 per student.
The presentation said the estimated per-person price (based on participation assumptions) would include…
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