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Hillsborough board declines to table debate over costly middle‑school overnight trip; item remains on agenda
Summary
At its Sept. 23 meeting, the Hillsborough Township Board of Education debated the cost of proposed overnight student trips (band $255; a middle‑school trip cited at $535 per student). A motion to table consideration failed and the trip remained on the agenda for approval.
The Hillsborough Township Board of Education on Sept. 23 considered whether to postpone a vote on overnight student trips after several board members raised concerns about affordability and equity.
Board discussion focused on two trips: a band trip cited at $255 per student and a middle‑school trip the board heard was about $535 per student. One board member said rising costs have reduced participation from earlier years and urged modification rather than…
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