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Benicia High debate team, coaches honored; coaches ask district to embed program
Summary
The board recognized Benicia High's award-winning debate team and coaches; coaches asked the district to formalize resources so the program continues beyond volunteer leadership and to consider stipends and middle-school support.
The Benicia Unified School District Board of Trustees honored Benicia High School's award-winning speech-and-debate team and its coaches and heard coaches and students ask the board to find sustainable funding and staffing for the program.
Principal Brianna Klein Schmidt introduced the debaters and coaches. Coach Michelle Gaines described the program's growth from a class to a competitive team and…
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