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Monticello board approves high school Washington, D.C., trip for April; cost, dates and chaperone rules outlined
Summary
The board approved a four-day Washington, D.C., trip for high school students, scheduled for April 20–23, with the district’s social-studies team using Explore America (EF). Presenters said the per-student price is $1,749 with payment plans and limited scholarships; the motion passed 6–0.
The Monticello School Board approved a four-day Washington, D.C., trip for Monticello High School students, agreeing to a motion that passed 6–0 on Jan. 27.
Social-studies teachers presented trip details, travel dates and safety plans before the vote. "This trip includes lunch and dinner as well as breakfast at the hotel every single day. It includes our airfare, our travel expenses when we're there for busing, and all of our tour guides, all of our ticketing to all of our events as well," one teacher said while outlining the inclusions.
Trip details and logistics: Teachers said the travel window is April 20–23 (Monday–Thursday). The district will partner with Explore America (EF) as the travel vendor; presenters said the…
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