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School committee approves 2025–26 slate of field trips after debate over cost and equity for senior trip
Summary
The committee approved a list of overnight, out-of-state and international field trips for 2025–26, including a debated senior-class Mount Washington trip. Members discussed accessibility, scholarship availability, and the need for formal review of trips after they return.
The Westford School Committee voted June 9 to approve the district’s slate of field trips for the 2025–26 school year, including overnight, out-of-state and international travel requests. The motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Several trips require committee approval because they are overnight or out of state; committee members discussed equity and cost concerns, particularly for a proposed senior-class trip to Mount Washington that would be a short overnight excursion with an estimated per-student cost of roughly $700–$750.
Discussion highlights
- Senior-class Mount Washington proposal:…
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