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Board approves spring 2026 Dominican Republic trip for 45 eighth‑graders at $3,859 per student
Summary
The board approved an Education First international trip to the Dominican Republic March 3–9, 2026 for 45 registered 8th‑grade students (37 Northwood, 8 Edgewood); parents cover the $3,859 cost, with donated funds available to assist qualifying families.
The North Shore SD 112 Board approved a weeklong international trip to the Dominican Republic for interested eighth‑grade students, scheduled March 3–9, 2026 and organized with Education First. The trip began as a dual‑language capstone and has been expanded to include Edgewood students.
Meeting minutes show that 45 students have registered (37 from Northwood, 8 from Edgewood) and that chaperones will include administrators and teachers. The per‑student cost is $3,859, to be paid by families; for students who qualify for assistance, donations from district partners and the 112 Education Foundation will help cover costs. The board approved the trip by roll‑call vote, 7–0.
District staff noted the trip’s educational and language immersion goals; no additional district funds were approved to underwrite the trip beyond targeted assistance from donations for qualifying families.
