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Parents warn rising Grade 8 trip costs may force fees or mandatory participation
Summary
At the Oct. 10 Eastford BOE meeting parents said rising costs and lower auction proceeds threaten the Grade 8 Washington, D.C. trip; they suggested mandatory family involvement for Grades 5–8 or charging families to cover shortfalls.
Parents raised concerns during the Oct. 10 public‑comment portion of the Eastford Board of Education meeting over rising costs for the Grade 8 trip to Washington, D.C. and weaker proceeds from the district’s Goods and Services Auction.
Jennifer Barlow, Catherine DePercio and Jeremy Barlow told the board that current fundraising and family participation levels may be insufficient to cover trip expenses. They suggested several options the board or organizers might consider, including making family involvement mandatory for families of Grades 5–8 or charging families to cover any shortfall. No policy change or vote followed; the comments were entered as citizen participation.
The transcript does not specify the total cost increase, the expected shortfall, or whether the district has a policy that would permit mandatory family participation. Board members did not vote on any change to trip policy on Oct. 10.
