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RSU 10 approves Grade 8 overnight retreat to Bar Harbor after student presentation
Summary
The RSU 10 board approved an overnight Grade 8 retreat to Bar Harbor in June after students and staff presented an itinerary, chaperone plan and fundraising totals; presenters said contracted costs for transportation, cabins and activities will be covered by fundraising and student funds.
The Western Foothills RSU 10 school board voted to approve an overnight Grade 8 retreat to Bar Harbor, Maine, after students and staff presented the trip itinerary, supervision plans and fundraising details.
Annette Caldwell and student leaders outlined the trip schedule: early morning departure, stops for restroom/coffee breaks and mini‑golf, arrival at a KOA Oceanside campground, an afternoon visit to downtown Bar Harbor, team challenges, an evening campfire and assigned cabins with adult chaperones. Presenters said seven chaperones will attend; students will sign a conduct contract and chaperones will supervise cabin assignments at 10:00 p.m.
Students described fundraising efforts and noted a student fund to assist those without spending money. Presenters stated expense and fundraising figures during the presentation; the transcript’s numeric formatting for the total expense is unclear in places, but presenters said fundraising exceeded the listed expenses. One student presenter said, “We’re not here asking for money. We’re here asking for permission.”
The board took a voice vote and the chair declared the motion approved. There were no amendments attached to the approval; logistical questions about transportation and supervision were answered by the presenters. The trip will proceed under the conditions described by staff and student leaders.
