Board approves two magnet school overnight trips to Connecticut and Philadelphia
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Summary
The committee voted to refer two magnet school overnight trips to the full board: a three‑day Lakeside outdoor classroom trip for the Multicultural Magnet School and a Philadelphia trip for High Horizon; staff confirmed permissions and logistics had been submitted.
The Instructional Support Services Committee voted on March 25 to refer two overnight magnet school trips to the full board for approval. The Multicultural Magnet School presented a three‑day outdoor classroom trip to Lakeside, Connecticut (May 2026), with teacher Corina Starn and student Cameron Cox describing experiential science, community building and stewardship goals; the committee confirmed permission slips and necessary paperwork had been submitted to Principal Dr. Plass and approved the referral by voice vote (moved by Mr. Medina).
The committee also heard from Tim Mehan about a High Horizon program trip to Philadelphia (2026) for seventh and eighth graders that includes historical and civic learning sites; logistics and transportation assurances were discussed and the committee approved that referral by voice vote as well.
Votes at a glance: - Multicultural Magnet School overnight trip to Lakeside, CT (May 2026): motion moved by William Medina; second recorded; referral approved by voice vote. - High Horizon overnight trip to Philadelphia (2026): motion moved by William Medina; second recorded; referral approved by voice vote.
Committee members congratulated students and staff and wished them a safe trip; staff will ensure documentation is routed to the full board for final approval.
