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Camp Wooten trip at risk; board discusses fundraising, sponsorships to preserve 6th-grade experience
Summary
The board discussed the roughly $30,000 annual cost for the district's Camp Wooten 6th-grade trip, an $8,000 reservation retainer already paid, and options including community fundraising, private sponsorships, and use of district funds if necessary. Superintendent Pete warned it is an 'all or nothing' staffing issue.
Board members spent significant time evaluating options to fund the district's Camp Wooten outdoor-education week for 6th graders. Superintendent Pete said the program costs about $30,000 per year and that the district has already placed an $8,000 reservation retainer; he warned the board that, given staffing constraints, the district "either have to send all the kids or we have to keep them all here," so partial participation is not workable.
Trustees and staff discussed possible alternatives including private sponsorships, partnerships with local businesses, QR-code donation links on the district website, and targeted fundraising. Several board members volunteered to help with community outreach and fundraising; staff will prepare materials and report back to the board with progress and any commitments before the June 1 deadline referenced for having funds in place for payroll and transportation.
