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McKee Middle School robotics coach asks council for travel funds to VEX world championship; councilor pledges near‑full District 6 support
Summary
Patrick Nelson, representing McKee Middle School, asked the Montgomery City Council for additional funds to send three students to the 2025 VEX IQ World Championship in Dallas (May 11–15). Council members asked for a budget and deadline, and a councilor and staff member indicated district support: council staff said District 6 funding would cover
Patrick Nelson, who identified himself as representing Key/McKee Middle School students, asked the Montgomery City Council for additional funds so three students and teachers can attend the 2025 VEX IQ World Championship in Dallas from May 11–15, 2025.
Nelson said the team — Fernando Francisco, Carter Townsend and Rashad Robinson — qualified after winning the Alabama Middle School VEX IQ state championship and that the trip requires funds for flights, hotel, specialized transport for the robotics equipment and additional equipment that cannot be checked in ordinary luggage.
Council members asked Nelson to submit a budget and a date to City staff. Councilor Booth and other members asked for the amount and a deadline; Nelson gave the event dates. Council staff member Mitchell told Nelson to provide a budget and deadline and later said he would fund 95 percent of the requested amount because the team is in District 6. Councilors expressed support for the students’ trip and asked that officials coordinate the request with Mr. Mitchell so the funds can be processed before the travel date.
No formal vote or appropriation was recorded in the transcript; councilors directed Nelson to deliver a detailed budget and a needed‑by date to staff for review and processing.
