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Votes at a glance: field trip, grants, dedication and routine approvals
Summary
Alongside major discussions, the committee approved a Central High School trip to Walt Disney World, two grants, a court dedication and routine minutes approvals.
At its March 13 meeting the Springfield School Committee approved several votes with largely routine or limited discussion.
- Central High School overnight field trip: The committee approved an overnight educational trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, departing Feb. 6, 2026 and returning Feb. 10, 2026. The motion passed by roll call.
- Mass Cultural Council Creative Project grants: The committee approved acceptance and expenditure of $220,000 from the Mass Cultural Council to further arts programming in district schools. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote.
- Project Lead The Way grant: The committee approved an expenditure of $20,000 from a Project Lead The Way grant to support STEM course work and teacher training.
- Dedication: The committee voted to dedicate the Springfield Central High School basketball court to former player and community contributor Travis Best.
- Minutes and routine votes: The committee approved minutes for prior working sessions, regular and special meetings as presented.
All listed items were approved by roll-call votes recorded in the meeting minutes.
