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Hingham committee authorizes superintendent to finalize robotics team trip and accept FIRST grants
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Summary
Faced with a short turnaround if Hingham High’s robotics team is invited to FIRST Worlds, the committee authorized the superintendent to approve trip logistics (late April/early May) and accept any grant funding offered by FIRST to defray costs.
Hingham School Committee members on April 13 authorized Superintendent Katie to finalize logistics and accept grant funding if Hingham High School’s robotics team receives an invitation to FIRST Worlds.
Katie told the committee the robotics team performed strongly at the New England District event and that FIRST sometimes offers funding to help first‑time teams defray travel costs. Because the invitation — if extended — would come on short notice during April vacation, she asked the committee for delegated authority to approve air travel, accommodations and any FIRST grant awards rather than calling a special meeting.
The superintendent said the likely travel window would be April 29 through May 2 for the five members of the drive team and that larger numbers of team members might join if schedules allow. The committee moved, seconded and approved the authorization so staff could act quickly if the invitation came.
The committee also noted they would provide details to members after arrangements are finalized and that any grant acceptance would be reported through normal district fiscal procedures.
