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Board hears presentations on student trips to Europe; staff outline fundraising and scholarship support
Summary
Board members heard presentations on student study trips (a France/Spain itinerary and an Italy spring-break trip) and discussed fundraising, limited scholarship opportunities from tour providers, and district support options to increase participation.
Two student travel presentations described planned educational trips and fundraising efforts; the board discussed how to support students with financial barriers.
A speaker described a trip led by Peter Sonneborg for 14 students and four chaperones to Paris, parts of Gascony and Barcelona, run by EF Tours; the presentation noted the itinerary’s instructional goals and logistics. "EF Tours offers some scholarship opportunities limited," a presenter said when board members asked about financial assistance.
Therese Netzer presented a spring-break trip to Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome and introduced a senior student who described fundraising activities (selling caramels at community events). Board members asked whether additional community or district support was available for students who cannot fully fund trips; presenters said they work directly with families on fundraising and suggested community options in addition to limited tour-provider scholarships.
A board member encouraged presenters to return after trips with a summary presentation for the board and community. The board did not take formal action on the trips at this meeting.
