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Families say EF Tours trip used district resources and exposed student data; board said attorneys are reviewing
Summary
Parents and travelers told the Westerville City Schools board that an EF Tours trip to Japan was oversold, used district communications and staff time for marketing, and involved unauthorized handling of student passport photos; the district said attorneys are investigating potential policy and data‑privacy violations
Several families told the Westerville City Schools Board of Education on May 5 they believe a district‑connected EF Tours trip violated student‑data and district policies and that communication and refund requests have not been resolved.
Tara Stockdale told the board she and other families were sold a trip that initially was marketed as having 15 travelers but later grew to 85. She said sales were run through a multilevel compensation structure and that teachers received bonuses and travel rewards. Stockdale said the group discovered “unauthorized photographing of our minor…
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