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Board gives first read to Costa Rica exchange form, staff say trip will be participant-funded
Summary
Trustees granted a first reading that allows planning for a reciprocal Costa Rica student exchange; staff said the program is intended to be revenue-neutral, will rely on fundraising and participant insurance, and staff raised logistical concerns about insurance and chaperone ratios.
The Vashon Island School District board on Thursday took a first read of an addendum to permit planning for a Costa Rica student exchange, allowing staff and the Spanish program to recruit students and parents while staff work out insurance and fund-raising details.
Why it matters: The program is described as reciprocal — Costa Rican students hosted the district in January and the plan would send Vashon students in a future cycle — and district staff said the activity is intended to be cost-neutral to the district, with…
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