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Seaside board approves student trips to Alco and Phoenix and a DonorsChoose gift of classroom headphones
Summary
The board approved an out‑of‑state second‑grade trip (Pacific Ridge), a high‑school softball trip to Phoenix in March (funded by fundraising and attended by coaches) and a DonorsChoose gift of silent disco/noise‑reducing headphones for a third‑grade class.
The Seaside School District board approved three action items related to student travel and classroom resources.
Board members approved an out‑of‑state trip for Pacific Ridge second graders (presented as the school's second year doing the trip) and separately approved an overnight out‑of‑state trip for the high school softball team to Phoenix, Arizona, in March; board members said fundraising will cover team costs and coaches will attend. Both motions were moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
The board also approved a DonorsChoose gift for Pacific Ridge Elementary — "silent disco" headphones for a third‑grade classroom. Members discussed that the headphones can serve as both an engagement tool and as a noise‑reducing or white‑noise option for students who need it. The donor platform and teacher's request were listed in the meeting materials.
Why it matters: Approving trips in advance allows student teams and families to fundraise early and plan logistics; accepting classroom gifts can expand resources without drawing on district funds. The board asked about funding sources for the softball trip and staff confirmed fundraising and parents will support participation.
Next steps: Coaches and staff will continue fundraising and finalize travel logistics for the softball trip; the classroom teacher will receive and deploy the DonorsChoose materials once processed.
