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Parents press board for clearer adult-disclosure, safety rules after proposed Europe trip
Summary
Spooner Area School District presenters outlined a proposed 2028 student tour to Scotland, England and Paris; parents and some board members pressed for mandatory disclosure of adult travelers and clearer limits on district involvement before the item moves to the regular board meeting.
Maria Nelson and Christine Seik told the Spooner Area School District committee of the whole that they want to offer a roughly 11‑day student tour in 2028 to Scotland, England and Paris using tour operator World Strides and that the district will have no financial obligation.
"No funds would be funneled through the school district office or accounts," Seik said, explaining that fundraising and payments would be handled outside district accounts and that enrollment and payments would be made directly with the tour company.
Presenters said the district would ask…
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