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School committee approves two DECA overnight trips; advisor outlines club growth and enterprise plans
Summary
The committee unanimously approved two overnight DECA trips after hearing from Amanda Ugrinow that the club has grown to 109 students, has secured sponsorships and is exploring a school‑based enterprise and a vending‑machine model to generate passive income for student travel.
Amanda Ugrinow, a school counselor and DECA advisor, asked the committee to approve two overnight DECA trips — a March district competition (March 12–14) and an April international competition in Atlanta. She said the club has 109 members, described fundraising steps and sponsorships that offset costs and noted prior in‑kind corporate support (including donated water‑filling equipment she said was worth about $21,000).
Ugrinow described an early‑stage plan for a school‑based enterprise (potentially a vending‑machine‑based micro‑store) to provide passive income for the club and reduce travel costs. She told the committee that activity fees rose this year to $200 and that additional event fees (district and international registration) and airfare create barriers for some families; she described scholarship mechanisms and sponsor outreach underway.
Committee action: Unidentified Speaker (S6) moved to approve both overnight trips; the motion was seconded by Unidentified Speaker (S7). After no additional discussion, the committee voted in favor on the transcript record (affirmative result recorded as 5–0–0). Ugrinow thanked the committee.
Context and next steps: Committee members praised the program’s growth and encouraged sharing the DECA presentation materials with families (ParentSquare). Ugrinow said the school store or vending plan remains preliminary and that any formal school‑based enterprise would require further administrative and committee approvals before implementation.
