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Winona schools brief board on March 2026 music trip to Florida and fall FFA trip to Indianapolis
Summary
District staff briefed the board on a proposed March 2026 combined band, orchestra and choir trip to Florida and an October FFA trip to Indianapolis; estimated costs, travel method and fundraising plans were discussed.
District staff presented two planned student trips — a March 2026 music trip to Florida that will combine band, orchestra and choir, and a fall FFA trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis scheduled for Oct. 29–Nov. 1.
On the Florida music trip, a staff presenter told the board the ensembles plan to fly rather than bus and estimated the projected cost per student at about $1,600. “That compares to $1,400 two years ago,” the presenter said, citing inflation and additional activity time as reasons for the increase. The presenter said the travel agency handling arrangements is based in Duluth and that the group expects to use commercial flights (Sun Country was mentioned…
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