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Holyoke School Committee approves three out-of-state field trips for June 2026
Summary
The committee approved three out-of-state school trips for June 2026 (High Meadows, Sonny's Place, Brownstone Adventure Park) by voice vote; members noted educational value and special-needs accommodations.
Holyoke The Holyoke School Committee voted to accept three out-of-state field trips scheduled for June 2026 during its April 27 meeting.
The committee approved a trip to High Meadows in Granby, Conn., on June 1; a trip to Sonny's Place in Somers, Conn., on June 15; and a trip to Brownstone Adventure Park in Portland, Conn., on June 4. Motions were made and seconded for each itinerary; members expressed support for the educational and transitional benefits of the trips and approved them by voice vote.
One committee member thanked trip organizers for clear explanations of learning objectives and accommodations, citing Transition Academy programming and financial-education lessons as examples. The chair noted members should ensure microphones are on when making motions.
What happened next: Each motion was moved, seconded and recorded as "so moved" in open session; no member raised substantive objections during discussion and the trips were accepted.
Provenance: The field trips and votes are recorded in the meeting transcript during the new-business section.
