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Board approves Rocky Hill High varsity baseball trip to Boston; booster club to fund travel
Summary
The board approved a booster‑club funded trip for the Rocky Hill High varsity baseball team to Boston to play a scrimmage, tour Fenway Park and attend an afternoon Red Sox game; transportation was donated but the driver tip ($500) and lodging logistics were noted.
The Rocky Hill Board of Education approved a field trip for the Rocky Hill High School varsity baseball team to Boston that will include a scrimmage against Newington High School, a behind‑the‑scenes tour of Fenway Park and an optional Red Sox game for families.
Principal John Fod introduced Coach Eric Frank, who described the itinerary: an overnight stay in Boston, a scrimmage at a Fenway‑style field, a walk behind the Green Monster and attendance at an afternoon major‑league game. Coach Frank said the booster club is funding the trip and that transportation to Boston was donated; board members noted an expected $500 driver tip for the donated transportation.
Board members asked procedural and logistical questions: the number of chaperones (three), whether parents could attend (yes, parents may attend and may stay in the hotel), whether participating students are varsity only (16 varsity players were identified), rooming (two per room), and cost‑sharing with the visiting school (Newington will split bus and field costs). The board was told Newington would ride with Rocky Hill on the bus for the scrimmage.
A motion to approve the trip was made and seconded; the board approved the request by voice vote.
Action note: the booster club is the primary funder; the district will ensure appropriate chaperone coverage and finalize transportation logistics.
