Board approves Washington, D.C., wrestling and robotics trips and recognizes AAA student award winners
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The board approved overnight field trips to Washington, D.C., section and state wrestling tournaments and a robotics state participation request, and recognized AAA/ Jordan Pride award winners Avery Bohn and Wilson Mendon.
The Jordan Public School District board approved multiple overnight field trips and recognized student achievements at its February meeting.
Teacher Ansley Peters described the Washington, D.C., trip (March 18–20, timed before spring break) as a civic-education experience organized through the vendor WorldStrides. Peters said the per-student package cost is $2,001.69 and “covers everything” including transportation, lodging, food and local transportation in D.C. She described chaperone arrangements: the travel company allows one chaperone per 15 students, staff members attend as chaperones, and parents who pass background checks may participate but are not designated chaperones. The board asked clarifying questions about fundraising and insurance; Peters said WorldStrides offers refund policies and family-accessible scholarship options. The board moved, seconded and approved the trip by voice vote.
Athletic and administrative presenters requested overnight approval for wrestling section tournaments (Delano) and potential travel to the state tournament in St. Paul’s Grand Casino Arena if qualifiers advance; coaches will serve as chaperones. The board approved those requests by voice vote.
The board also approved an overnight hotel request for the robotics team — qualifying for the state tournament for the first time — to allow four students and two coaches to stay locally in St. Cloud the night before an early start. Board members congratulated the team and approved the motion.
Earlier in the meeting the board recognized the district’s AAA and Jordan Pride award winners. A presenter read remarks prepared by region secretary Jamie Sherwood and quoted Superintendent Renee K. Stevenson praising Avery Bohn’s academic and extracurricular record; Avery said, “I want to leave behind a legacy that reflects how I show up every day, determined to be a role model.” Wilson Mendon, the male AAA winner, described teamwork and perseverance and said the state cross-country meet “was a powerful reminder that I am capable of more.”
What’s next: Trip organizers will finalize itineraries, confirm vendor logistics and process parent permissions and background checks. The district will publish trip details and any scholarship or fundraising options available to families.