Board member proposes district‑funded Washington, D.C. trip; board asks administration to study feasibility
Summary
A board member proposed funding a large Washington, D.C. trip for grades 5–12 with up to $50,000 of potential board investment and $30 per student toward transportation; board members raised timing and cost concerns and administration will present options in February.
A committee member proposed that the board step in to help fund a district‑wide trip to Washington, D.C. in the spring, suggesting the board could cover transportation support and some district costs.
The member outlined potential elements: offering funds to PTOs and administration to plan a trip for grades 5–12, contributing up to $30 per student toward transportation, compensating staff for extra hours, and using volunteers to reduce costs. The proposer estimated a possible district investment "up to $50,000" and suggested the trip might reduce attrition to cyber‑charter providers by offering memorable in‑person experiences.
He provided district cost context, citing recent finance meeting numbers and interest gains: "we're already $102,000 over what we budgeted and expected to make there," he said, noting cafeteria fund interest gains as well. Board members cautioned that planning such a large trip this spring would be difficult on a two‑month timeline and that $30 per student might not cover transportation. A board member with PTO planning experience said, "I don't think 2 months is gonna be ample enough" to prepare for a district‑wide trip this year.
Doctor Ferrante said administration had already begun logistics conversations and would develop short‑term and long‑term options and return to the board with a tangible proposal by February.
Why it matters: The proposal could require district funds and staff time; board direction and a staff feasibility report are necessary before any commitment.
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