Evston High School dance team cleared to seek nationals after board approves trip request

The Uinta County School District #1 board approved a request from the Evston High School "classics" dance team to attend a national competition in Florida after the team presented proposed dates and cost categories.

A school representative (identified in discussion as Candace) told trustees that registration and firm costs for nationals cannot be finalized until August; the team plans for most of the nationals expense to be paid by families while regional competition fees could be paid through booster funds and district transportation reimbursement policy. The team said it plans to take 22 students if approved.

Administrators advised submitting a formal trip request and reminded the group that regional travel (for example, Denver regionals) falls under district policy and would require separate approval for overnight travel. The board voted to approve the nationals trip request as an action item at the meeting.

Key logistics and constraints raised at the meeting included: registration and dates are not published until August (which shortens fundraising time), state policy and grade/attendance requirements for students on overnight trips, and whether regional competition would necessitate additional board approvals.

The board encouraged the team to file the regional trip request as well; administrators said approval of nationals would make the regional request simpler later.

Outcome: motion to approve the EHS nationals trip passed at the meeting; the team and administration will complete required forms and follow the district trip‑request procedure.