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RSU 26 approves registration support for middle‑school chess nationals trip
Summary
The board authorized covering registration costs for up to 10 middle‑school chess students (May nationals) and tasked the superintendent and principal with final safety approvals; motion passed unanimously.
The RSU 26 board unanimously approved covering registration costs for up to 10 middle‑school chess students to attend nationals in Texas. The board approved payment of $105 per student for registration while logistics and supervision details remain subject to administrative review.
Ryan Chip, who identified himself as the team’s middle‑school coach, described a recent student achievement at a national all‑girls event and noted the team’s historic success. Administrators asked to confirm final chaperone ratios and travel details before authorizing expenses beyond registration; several parents were expected to attend.
The motion to authorize the superintendent and middle‑school principal to proceed with the trip contingent on safety and supervision details carried 5–0.
The board wished the team luck and asked administration to return trip documentation and supervision plans to the board as they are finalized.
