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Board approves Prescott High School travel to Japan in spring 2027; cost, logistics discussed
Summary
The board approved a teacher-led tour to Japan planned for spring break 2027. Trustees discussed estimated cost (about $5,300 per student), lunch not included, number of students (estimated 15'070) and chaperone ratio (one per six); staff said payment plans and fundraising usually reduce family cost.
The Prescott Unified School District governing board approved a Prescott High School international travel request to take students to Japan during spring break 2027.
Principal and staff presenters said the trip is run through EF Tours and typically includes hotel breakfasts and many included dinners; lunches are not provided and students are responsible for lunch money and any souvenirs. The meeting record notes an estimated per-student price near $5,300 and that families are placed on payment plans (for example monthly payments over the year) to make the trip affordable. The teacher leading the request was identified as Catherine Hammer, teacher at Prescott High School.
Board members asked logistical questions: organizers estimated a travel group between 15 and 70 students with one chaperone per six students, and said fundraising commonly reduces out-of-pocket cost. Staff said the trip is a cultural tour rather than a school-exchange program and stressed that trustees and parents should expect students to be safe; presenters said travelers typically encounter low rates of petty crime in Japan.
The board approved the international travel request by voice vote; the public transcript recorded the motion, a second and the clerk's call for ayes and nays without an individual roll-call tally.
Organizers will return with final travel paperwork and student lists when they are available.
