School committee approves overnight cheerleading trip; coaches describe safety and fundraising practices
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Summary
The Duxbury School Committee approved an overnight competition trip for the high-school cheer team in March after coaches outlined fundraising, chaperone and qualification procedures.
The Duxbury School Committee voted to approve an overnight out-of-district trip for the high-school cheer team to attend a competition in March, granting the coaching staff advance permission to proceed with fundraising and logistics.
Coaches described the trip as an established annual experience (this would be the program's fifth approved trip), typically staffed by three chaperones for a team of about 20 students. Coaches said adults who travel with the squad are fingerprinted and vetted. Students and families fundraise for the trip; staff said the school has not historically paid for travel, food or additional uniform costs and that families handle those expenses through fundraising and donations.
Coaching staff also described the team's competitive schedule: a qualifying bid will be determined Nov. 22 and a score of 80 is required to advance. Coaches reported competitive results at recent invitationals (scores in the mid-80s), and asked for preapproval to begin fundraising and make travel arrangements in advance of Nov. 22 so the team can secure lower-cost flights.
Motion and outcome: A committee member moved to approve the overnight trip; the motion was seconded and approved on a voice vote (committee responded "Aye").
