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Chebeague Island committee to consider overnight trips with Outer Islands Teaching and Learning Collaborative
Summary
On Sept. 16 the Chebeague Island School Committee heard a proposal to participate in overnight field trips with the Outer Islands Teaching and Learning Collaborative; staff recommended approval at the next meeting and the school will remain open for students who cannot attend.
The Chebeague Island School Committee discussed a proposal on Sept. 16 for the district to participate in overnight field trips run by the Outer Islands Teaching and Learning Collaborative for the 2025–26 school year. Superintendent Aaron Townsend presented the proposal and said staff will recommend approval at the committee's next regular meeting.
Committee members and staff described the trips as aligned with the school's instructional vision and valuable to student learning. The committee recorded receipt of three emails in support of the trips from Elizabeth Murphy-Lewis, committee member Caitlin Henningsen, and Melissa Yosua-Davis, each noting positive experiences on prior trips.
Townsend told the committee the district has discussed access concerns and that “the school will be open for any student who is unable to attend some or all of the trip,” ensuring students who do not participate are supervised and receive school services. No final vote was taken; the proposal will be placed on the agenda for approval at the committee's next regular meeting.
If approved, the trips would proceed under the Outer Islands Teaching and Learning Collaborative program for the 2025–26 year; the minutes do not specify exact trip dates, locations, costs, or funding sources. Committee members did not record a formal amendment or a vote during this meeting.
