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Rogers High School student urges district to fund travel costs for CTSO state and national events
Summary
A Rogers New Technology junior asked the board to consider allocating matching funds so students can attend state and national Career and Technical Student Organization conferences. Administrators encouraged students to submit a budget proposal and said student activity funds may be available.
Avaya Dansby, a junior at Rogers New Technology High School, told the Rogers Public Schools Board on Tuesday that Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) — including HOSA, FBLA, DECA and Educators Rising — play a critical role in student development and urged the district to consider targeted funding to cover travel, lodging and conference fees for state and national competition participants.
“I am here today to respectfully request your consideration in allocating…
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