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Springfield Township SD committee previews EF Tours middle-school trips to Puerto Rico and Costa Rica
Summary
The academic affairs committee heard a proposal to offer middle‑school travel with Education First (EF). The trips would be vendor‑coordinated, optional and family‑funded; the Puerto Rico trip (2026) was priced at about $3,200 per student and will go to the full school board for approval to distribute information to families.
The Springfield Township SD academic affairs committee on the first meeting of the school year reviewed a teacher‑led proposal to offer middle‑school travel through Education First (EF).
Taylor Pellegrini, a middle‑school teacher who is organizing the trips with colleague Sarah Schmidt, described EF as a self‑sufficient vendor that provides a 24/7 tour director and onsite security for domestic trips. Pellegrini said the proposed 2026 Puerto Rico trip would be five days (about three days onsite) for a smaller group — likely 25–30 students with a maximum of 45 — and would emphasize…
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