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Students ask board for faster procurement and modern payment options for band trip fundraising
Summary
Students representing the Woodward Career Technical High School marching band told the board their trip planning is delayed by slow procurement for buses, hotels and uniforms and asked the district to consider modern payment methods such as Venmo, Cash App and Zelle for school fundraisers and purchases.
Three students appearing during the hearing of the public told the board that fundraising and district procurement delays are jeopardizing their planned trips to Atlanta and Hawaii and asked the district to permit modern payment options.
Why it matters: Students and families said timely procurement for buses, hotels and event tickets is essential to support out-of-district band trips. Students also asked whether the district can offer up-to-date electronic payment options (Venmo, Cash App, Zelle) to simplify purchases and fundraising.
Administration response: Superintendent Murphy acknowledged the students’ requests, characterized them as fundraising and procurement questions from Woodward Career Technical High School’s band, and said administration understood the issues and would follow up.
Next steps: The students asked for direct assistance to secure transportation and event tickets and for the district to evaluate whether digital payment options can be safely adopted for school fundraising and vendor purchases.
