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Board approves student travel proposals after fundraising reports; CMS and Greece trips cleared by voice vote
Summary
The board heard student and teacher presentations on a London trip (CMS) and a proposed trip to Greece, received fundraising and curriculum context, and approved travel requests by voice vote; administrators and teachers said scholarships and fundraising help address affordability.
Colin Burke and students reported on a recent CMS trip to London that took 10 students and emphasized cultural and curriculum connections to Latin and ancient history. The group raised $1,660 via a gift-card raffle that was split between participants and a scholarship fund for future travel. The board discussed affordability and scholarship options and then moved to approve future similar trips by voice vote.
English teacher Mary O'Connor proposed a curricular trip to Greece during April 2025, tying the trip to Greek literature and American literature connections. Board members expressed support while noting affordability concerns; the board moved, seconded and approved the proposal by voice vote, and members encouraged continued scholarship support to broaden access.
Separately, Seacoast School of Technology leaders presented an annual slate of state and possible national career-technical conferences and competitions. The board approved that travel slate to ensure timely registration and planning, citing the educational value of competition and industry exposure.
