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Committee weighs policy on charging students for elementary field trips amid PTA disparities
Summary
Members discussed inconsistent practices around small field‑trip fees at elementary schools, fundraising inequities between PTAs, and the need for scholarship language on permission slips; staff will return with legal guidance and a recommended policy for the subcommittee.
The Revere School Committee spent substantial time on March 17 addressing inconsistent practices around elementary field‑trip fees and how the district should handle nominal charges and scholarships.
Several members reported that some elementary schools have been asking parents for small contributions—commonly $5–$10—while others do not. Members said PTA fundraising capacity varies widely between…
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