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School board approves student trips to robotics competition in Duluth and middle-school Washington, D.C., trip for 2026
Summary
The Manitowoc School Board approved two out-of-state student trips: a robotics competition in Duluth, Minn., and a combined middle-school trip to Washington, D.C., scheduled for 2026. Board members praised staff for organizing and noted the extra lead time helps families with fundraising.
The Manitowoc School Board approved two out-of-state student trips: a robotics competition in Duluth, Minnesota, and a combined middle-school trip to Washington, D.C. scheduled for 2026.
Board members described the robotics trip as a low-cost, STEM-focused competition and approved the request by voice vote. The Washington, D.C., trip is a “combo” middle-school trip intended to bring students from different middle schools together; board members said approving the 2026 trip now gives families more time to plan and fundraise.
Board discussion emphasized the educational value of both travel opportunities. A board member thanked staff for streamlining the middle-school trip planning and said earlier notice helps students who may need extra time to raise funds. No specific dollar amounts for either trip were provided in the meeting transcript.
Both requests were brought as motions, received seconds, and carried by voice vote. The transcript records the board saying “Aye” to approve each motion; the record does not include a roll-call tally or named mover/second.
The district did not report any anticipated increases in staff to support the trips during the meeting. Further logistical details, costs per student, and final participant lists were not specified and would be handled in follow-up administrative work prior to the trips.
