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School board trims Wood Estate award, approves $7,000 for English Department trip to Ireland
Summary
The Governor Wentworth Regional School Board approved $7,000 from the Wood Estate Trust Fund to support a planned April 2026 English Department trip to Ireland after amending an initial $10,000 request. The decision was unanimous and followed discussion of fundraising and equitable distribution.
The Governor Wentworth Regional School Board voted unanimously Sept. 8 to award $7,000 from the Wood Estate Trust Fund to the Kingswood Regional High School English Department for a planned trip to Ireland in April 2026.
Superintendent Caroline Arakelian presented the Wood Estate application, and English Department representatives Sarah Straz and Brei Famulari described trip logistics, student eligibility and fundraising plans. The board discussed community support for international trips and the history and balance of the Wood Estate fund.
An initial motion to expend $10,000 (moved by Ms. Van Dusen; seconded by Ms. Schillereff) was brought to the board and discussed. Mr. Brodie Deshaies then moved to amend the figure to $7,000, seconded by Mr. Nate Williams; the amendment passed unanimously. The board subsequently approved a motion to expend $7,000 (moved by Mr. Deshaies; seconded by Mr. Williams) with all members voting in favor.
Board members asked about fundraising and equitable award processes; Straz and Famulari indicated fundraising plans would supplement the Wood Estate contribution. The district posted the trip bid package and fund balance information on the District website for public review.
The expenditure will apply to student travel costs for the April 2026 trip; specific student financial-aid arrangements were not specified in the meeting minutes. The board did not record any dissenting votes.
