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Board approves one-day Kings Island trip; discusses proposed U.K. tour with high costs
Summary
Trustees approved a one-day out-of-state trip for music ensembles and discussed a proposed United Kingdom spring-break tour with organizers estimating $4,719 per student and $5,719 per adult; board asked about minimum participation and scheduling flexibility.
The Eastern Greene Schools board approved a one-day, out-of-state trip to Kings Island for middle- and high-school choir, band and orchestra members and discussed a separate proposed international tour to the United Kingdom.
The Kings Island excursion, scheduled for May 16, 2026, was presented as a single-day trip (not overnight) with an estimated cost of about $64 per student, including a T-shirt. The board moved and seconded the trip approval during the meeting.
Separately, trustees heard details about a potential spring-break tour to the United Kingdom with tentative dates discussed for March 2029. Speaker 7 referenced organizers Jake Cole and Grace Bonekamp and said the organizers provided estimated costs: "The general cost will be $4,719 for students and $5,719 for adults," a figure that prompted board questions about minimum enrollment and schedule flexibility.
Board members asked for follow-up information on minimum participation thresholds and flexibility in travel dates; staff indicated they would report back with specifics. Fundraising and payment plans were discussed as ways to make the longer, more expensive trip accessible to families.
No formal final approval for the U.K. trip was recorded in the meeting notes; the board aired logistical questions and indicated staff would return with additional details for a future vote.
The Kings Island trip and international-trip discussion were presented during the business portion of the April 13 meeting.
