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Board pulls student field trip from consent agenda over cost concerns, then approves it
Summary
At the Oct. 17 Blackhawk School Board meeting, Director Jose asked that an education field trip (agenda item 10.1) be removed from the consent agenda citing substitute-staffing and budget worries; after debate that noted student fundraising and instructional accommodations, the board approved the trip in a separate vote.
The Blackhawk School Board on Oct. 17 removed an education field trip (agenda item 10.1) from its consent agenda after Director Jose raised concerns about costs and district spending on temporary staffing, then approved the trip in a separate vote.
Chair (voice S1) opened the regular voting session and, after roll call and routine reports, asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda. Director Jose (S6) said he wanted item 10.1 pulled for separate consideration, citing substitute-teacher costs and broader budget pressures: "We already... spent $60,000 just this month" on Kelly Services and "if we go to the index…
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