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Portsmouth schools, Sister Cities Committee prepare for large fall visits; organizers urge quick funding options
Summary
Committee members and school leaders described extensive hosting plans for two sister-city visits and called for a reliable funding mechanism to cover receptions, homestays and last-minute costs. The committee said it will press trustees and the city for a workable process before September and October visits.
Officials and school leaders told the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Sister Cities Committee on May 15 that Portsmouth will host multiple large receptions and student exchanges this fall and that the city and committee must secure reliable funding and quick-spending authority to cover hospitality costs.
Portsmouth High School—s principal outlined trips to two sister cities this year, saying the district is scheduled to host delegations during separate visits and that the school-led exchange remains an important educational program. "We are hosting back-to-back Italy and Japan again," the principal said, describing city and school receptions, family homestays and school events that accompany the exchanges.
Committee members and…
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