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Whitnall teachers seek approval to plan Costa Rica language‑immersion trip for 2027

Whitnall School District · January 13, 2026
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Spanish teachers proposed a nine‑day Costa Rica language‑immersion trip for summer 2027, estimating program costs near $3,000 plus flights ($900–$1,200), with fundraising, scholarships through the vendor, and a 6:1 student‑to‑chaperone ratio.

Spanish teachers Katie Baysa and Amanda Weir asked the board for initial approval to continue planning a 2027 Costa Rica language‑immersion trip. The presenters said the trip purpose is language immersion combined with cultural competence and independent travel skills; they led a trip this past June with 17 students and proposed using the same…

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