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Board approves Disneyland band trip after parents outline fundraising plan
Summary
After a public comment presentation and a motion, the board approved an April 2027 Disneyland trip for the Astoria High School band (WorldStrides) backed by parent fundraising and a parent-formed nonprofit; the board voted by voice to approve the trip.
The Astoria SD 1 board voted to approve a Disneyland trip for the district band after parents and staff outlined logistics and fundraising that would cover student costs.
Public commenters including band parents presented a WorldStrides itinerary for April 2027 that would include flights, hotel and three-day park access with opportunities to perform. Presenters said the program would aim to take at least 70 students and six chaperones; they described a fundraising plan, payment schedules and an optional refundable protection plan. A parent-formed nonprofit (Tiger 501(c)(3) Van Parents Club) and several corporate sponsors were identified as contributors; Juan Delgado was named as the nonprofit president.
Band staff emphasized the program’s role in boosting student engagement and attendance. Band teacher Mr. Chapman described steady program growth to about 200 students K–12 and highlighted competitive improvement at state contests. Board members asked about selection criteria if demand exceeds the 70-student target, ID and travel document requirements, and safeguards for families who cannot fully fund participation.
After adding the trip as new business, a board member moved to approve the Disneyland marching band trip and the motion was seconded. Multiple members voiced "Aye" and the chair confirmed the trip’s approval. The transcript records voice votes but does not include a roll-call breakdown by named board member.
Ending: District staff will work with parents and the nonprofit on logistics and share necessary paperwork and timelines; the board approved adding the item and the trip itself by voice vote at the meeting.
