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Board reviews student activities, approves donations and considers world language trip
Summary
Student representatives highlighted fundraisers and events; the board accepted several donations under policy 706 and heard a motion to approve a World Language summer trip to Quebec/Montreal (discussion included participant numbers and chaperone costs).
Student representatives reported school fundraising and activities, including the Pink Packer Pink Foundation and a total raised of $12,792 at the high school, DECA qualifiers and upcoming concerts and contests.
The board accepted multiple donations consistent with district policy 706. Speaker 4 listed contributions including $4,000 from the Newton Lions to Austin Athletics and several donations from the Fraternal Order of the Eagles allocating funds to athletics and music programs. A motion to accept the gifts was made, a voice vote was taken with members saying 'Aye,' and the donations were approved.
The board also considered a request to approve the Austin High School World Language Department’s summer trip to Quebec City and Montreal. Speaker 1 described the educational rationale as immersion and cultural exposure. Board members asked follow‑up questions about how many students would participate and whether chaperone costs would be covered; Speaker 1 said staff costs would be covered by the district while additional costs would likely be addressed through fundraising or parent contribution. The transcript records the trip motion and discussion but does not include a formal roll‑call vote outcome in the public discussion segment.
District student leaders and staff will proceed with planning and fundraising as needed and return any required approvals to the board.
