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Board hears proposal to help fund high school Close‑Up trip to Washington, D.C.
Summary
A visitor presented plans for a Close‑Up trip to Washington, D.C., for high school students in April 2025; the board expressed interest in contributing and placed the proposal on the Oct. 28 agenda for action.
David Salminen presented details of a proposed Close‑Up trip to Washington, D.C., scheduled for April 27–May 2, 2025, and asked the board to consider a district contribution to support students.
Salminen said 20 seniors and 11 juniors have expressed interest. He listed components included in the program fee: airfare, hotel accommodations, coach buses for activities, three student meals per day, two adult meals per day, instruction from trained educators, program coordination, night monitors, group photo and souvenirs, liability insurance, all tips and gratuities, medical access to Georgetown Pediatric Center, and 24/7 supervision.
Salminen told the board the cost is $2,087 per student and $2,437 per adult. Two students, senior Emily Ojeda‑Hernandez and senior Adam EcheverriaRodrigues, said the class was "very excited for this opportunity," noting that COVID disrupted prior senior and middle‑school trips.
Board members voiced enthusiasm and the item was placed on the Oct. 28 board agenda for formal action. The record does not show a board appropriation at this meeting; any district funding decision will be documented if and when the item returns for a vote.
