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School committee approves overnight trip for High School of Commerce junior ROC cadets to Fort Deans, Mass.
Summary
The school committee approved an overnight field trip for High School of Commerce junior ROC cadets to attend a leadership challenge in Fort Deans, Mass., June 15–19, 2026. Superintendent Dr. Dol described the trip as a longstanding leadership opportunity; the committee voted by roll call with two members absent.
The school committee voted to approve an overnight field trip request for the High School of Commerce junior ROC cadets to attend a leadership challenge in Fort Deans, Mass., scheduled to leave June 15 and return June 19, 2026.
Superintendent Dr. Dol urged the committee to allow the students to participate, saying the trip is “a longstanding trip that the students of commerce have enjoyed” and calling it “an opportunity to participate in something that’s going to further their love for ROC.” Dr. Dol praised the program’s leadership and described the event as a leadership and team-building opportunity for students.
Committee members noted that James Lado, who “commands the junior ROTC” (as recorded in the meeting), Principal Dina Cooper and Michael Calvin were present or referenced as staff supporting the trip. A motion to approve the request was made by Miss Herser and seconded by Miss Gresian. The clerk conducted a roll-call vote; the record shows Miss Valentine, Miss Hurst and Mr. Gomez voting yes, Miss Crawford and Miss Maroon recorded absent, and Mayor Sarno recorded yes. The clerk announced the matter passed.
After the trip vote the committee moved to adjourn so members could attend Central High School graduations later that evening. Miss Gresian moved to adjourn, a second was voiced, and a roll-call vote carried the motion. The presiding official closed the meeting with brief remarks and well-wishes to viewers.
Details recorded in the meeting minutes: the trip was described as an overnight field trip for the High School of Commerce junior ROC cadets to take place June 15–19, 2026, to Fort Deans, Mass. The meeting record notes James Lado’s involvement with the junior ROC, Principal Dina Cooper’s presence, and Michael Calvin overseeing a transition of “Zeb schools” as stated in the transcript. Specifics about student counts, permission forms, funding sources or transportation arrangements were not specified in the meeting record.
The committee did not solicit additional public comment on the item during the brief session. The meeting adjourned so members could attend the Central High School graduation scheduled for later the same evening.
