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Board approves Italy trip for choir/band and overnight forensic team travel to Chicago
Summary
The board approved a proposed 2026 choir and band trip to Italy and an overnight forensic team trip to Chicago; administrators said families and boosters have been fundraising and that staff chaperone limits and school coverage plans are in place
The board authorized two student trips: a spring 2026 choir and band tour to Italy and an overnight forensic (forensics/speech and debate) trip to Chicago in May 2025.
Music director Dennis (last name not provided) and administration said the international trip proposal allows up to four district staff chaperones (a change from earlier practice), and that trip cost estimates were conservative to reflect exchange-rate uncertainty; administrators said families and the music booster organization have been fundraising and that if student sign-up falls below thresholds, seats would be opened to parents on a shadow‑tour basis. The board motion to approve the Italy trip carried by voice vote.
Separately, the board approved a Chicago trip for seven high‑school forensic students that the program said had earned qualifying placements; teachers and parents said the students had raised required funds and that chaperone plans and supervision were in place. The board approved the overnight forensic trip by voice vote.
Both items were presented as running within district policy limits for chaperones, fundraising and student supervision; administration said principals will ensure building coverage and that staff time off associated with travel will be managed through usual personnel procedures.
