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Board approves Upward Bound field trips to HBCUs and Chicago
Summary
The Westwood board unanimously approved two Upward Bound trips — one to Atlanta and Nashville for HBCU visits, and a separate trip to Chicago — to broaden student exposure to higher-education options.
The Board approved two Upward Bound field trips during the July 10 meeting. Treasurer Roderick Means moved and Secretary Cheryl Bell seconded approval of an Upward Bound trip to Atlanta, Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee for students to tour Historically Black Colleges and Universities; the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Trustee Narabia Little moved and Secretary Cheryl Bell seconded approval of an Upward Bound trip to Chicago, Illinois; that motion also passed unanimously, 5-0. Board members described out‑of‑state trips as opportunities for students to broaden horizons beyond Michigan.
