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Board highlights SAT/ACT prep and college‑visit trip for Riviera Beach students
Summary
Board members and staff announced youth programs including SAT/ACT prep beginning March 14 and a four‑day college‑visit trip to Atlanta for six River Beach Prep students; organizers said donations and city support covered most costs.
During announcements at the March 12 meeting the board highlighted several youth education initiatives.
Board members described a SAT/ACT prep program running from March 14 through May 23 at River Beach Prep, led by Officer Nance and other volunteers. Members also described a funded college‑visit trip to Atlanta for six River Beach Prep students, including campus tours and industry visits; the trip organizers said donations and local fundraising covered the major costs and that they welcomed further contributions for minor expenses like meals and transportation.
Board members emphasized the programs’ aim to expose students to college and career options and to support academic readiness; organizers said they would document the trip and share photos and outcomes with the board and community.
Why it matters: Local board members are using meeting time to publicize volunteer and educational efforts that may increase college readiness for low‑income students and strengthen community ties.
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