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Board OKs out-of-state travel for three Silverton band students headed to Montana festival
Summary
The board approved an out-of-state trip for three students to attend a University of Montana band festival in November; the trip will be family- or fundraiser-funded and will include two chaperones (band teacher and a parent).
The Silver Falls School District Board approved out-of-state travel for three Silverton students who qualified for an invitational band festival at the University of Montana.
Band representation explained that three students — Selena Cortez, Will Smith and Darien Nelson — were selected through a competitive audition process of roughly 400 participants. The festival includes rehearsals, workshops and a final performance with composer John Mackey and University of Montana music faculty.
District staff said the trip will be funded by families and fundraising (no general fund money). Estimated travel and lodging were described as roughly $1,000 for flights and $1,000 for lodging per student as a guesstimate; the band teacher (Mr. Nelson) and a parent will chaperone the trip.
The board voted in favor of the request during the meeting after members asked logistical questions about chaperones and funding arrangements.
Next steps: staff will proceed with registration and families will continue local fundraising to cover costs.
