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Perrydale students present Sunriver senior trip; board approves plan to finalize logistics
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Summary
Student leaders proposed a two-night senior trip to Sunriver emphasizing STEM and outdoor activities; the board approved a motion to work with students and staff on final budgeting and schedule, with attention to spring sports conflicts.
Savannah, a senior class representative, told the Perrydale School District 21 Board that the class would like to convert a planned skip day into a structured, two-night senior trip to Sunriver, Oregon, focused on educational and recreational activities. "On behalf of the senior class, we are pleased to submit our official proposal for our senior trip," Savannah said, outlining visits to the Oregon Observatory, the Sunriver Nature Center and marina, trail biking, and other activities.
The superintendent said the class had fundraised and that the district had been told there was approximately $14,900 available for up to 17 seniors, while a student speaker stated the senior class had raised $7,135 through fundraising and donations; the board did not attempt to reconcile the two figures during the meeting. Board members asked for clarification about transportation, chaperone requirements (the handbook requires at least one male and one female chaperone when non-staff chaperones attend), and potential conflicts with track, softball and other spring events.
Chair Kim Bell moved that the board approve a workable plan for the senior trip and direct students to work with district staff (identified in the discussion as Dugan and Cindy) to finalize the schedule, travel and budget. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote; the chair called the vote "Aye" and stated the motion passed.
Board members discussed timing: the proposed dates mentioned in the discussion were May 15'17, and members emphasized the need to verify district and state competition schedules before finalizing plans. The board also asked staff to ensure any non-staff chaperones complete required background checks and that transportation and meal costs be clearly accounted for in the final budget.
The board's action was procedural: it approved the framework and directed students and staff to complete a detailed plan rather than approving final expenditures or specific travel contracts. The student group will return with finalized arrangements for the board's review as needed.
