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Board approves out-of-state trip for TDHS robotics teams to world championship
Summary
The school board unanimously approved an out-of-state travel request for Dallas High School robotics teams to attend the FIRST Robotics Championship in St. Louis, citing a combination of registration, fundraising and limited district support; the trip is scheduled for about mid-April.
The North Wasco County School District board voted unanimously to approve an out-of-state travel request for the Dallas High School (TDHS) robotics teams to compete at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in St. Louis.
Phil (presenter) told the board the state is sending nine teams and that the competition is costly: the overall trip cost was described as about $14,000 for the teams together, with registration fees near $1,800 per team. The district plans to contribute a small portion — $100 per student for travel and $3,600 from adviser-stipend savings to support the trip — while families and parents will cover most travel and lodging costs. The trip is scheduled for roughly four weeks from the meeting date (mid-April).
Director (unnamed) moved to approve the request; the motion was seconded and carried without opposition. Board members praised the students, parents and volunteers for their fundraising efforts and preparation. The board recorded no dissent and offered best wishes to the teams.
The board did not vote on supplemental funding beyond the amounts described and said the district would use existing budgeted funds where applicable. No formal amendments were made to the motion.
