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Board approves several student trips — band, agriscience, fishing and DECA among those authorized
Summary
The board approved four student travel requests: a state honors band trip, an Agriscience trip to Europe, a fishing competition and DECA state competition. Student costs and fundraising support were discussed for each trip.
The Pulaski Community School District board approved four student travel requests and motions to authorize staff to proceed with trip logistics and fundraising supports.
Why it matters: the approved trips involve overnight travel, student fees and district coordination for chaperones and fundraising help.
Highlights from presentations and approvals: - Honors band (Whitewater): Tom Bush reported that four Pulaski students were selected for a Wisconsin Concert Band Association honors group in Whitewater; the ensemble departs Friday and returns Saturday with an overnight concert on Saturday. The music boosters paid costs for students and staff indicated the boosters had covered fees; the board approved the trip by voice vote.
- Agriscience travel club (Italy/France planning): District staff said an Agriscience advisor had requested early approval for a summer trip two years away. The group expects a small number of participating students; advisors plan fundraising and family contributions to cover costs. The motion to approve the Agriscience travel plan passed by voice vote.
- Fishing Club (La Crosse / Mississippi backwaters): Phil Morgan, a Pulaski High School alumnus and club advisor, described the club's success (state championship in 2019 at the same venue) and said families and volunteer parents provide support. Students were asked to contribute $20 toward accommodations; the board approved the trip by voice vote.
- DECA (state competition, Lake Geneva): An advisor reported that a subset of students advanced to state competition and that the district would support fundraising and financial assistance where needed; the board approved the trip by voice vote.
Votes at a glance (travel approvals): - Honors band (Whitewater) — Motion approved (voice vote). Presenter: Tom Bush. - Agriscience travel club (Europe planning) — Motion approved (voice vote). Presenter: district staff (Caleb absent). - Fishing Club (La Crosse tournament) — Motion approved (voice vote). Presenter: Phil Morgan. - DECA (state competition, Lake Geneva) — Motion approved (voice vote). Presenter: DECA advisor (Mrs. Baranca).
Ending: For each trip the board accepted that students and families would cover student fees where applicable and that the district and booster/parent groups would provide fundraising or financial assistance if fees proved prohibitive.
