Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/14/2023 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
General Business  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
6.12 Overnight Field Trip - Emerald Cove Outdoor Science Institute May 6-10, 2024  
Strategic Plan:
Curriculum Goal 2
Research and implement an online curriculum to support K-6 learning in Silver Valley Academy
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
The 5th-grade students at Newberry Springs Elementary School, Tiefort View Intermediate School, and Yermo School have been accepted to attend the Emerald Cove Outdoor Science Institute located in Big Bear, CA. Each of the schools has attended the camp in the past and believes it is a great program. The students will attend the Emerald Cove site on May 6-10, 2024, and will be transported by school bus.

Each site will be sending chaperones to stay at the camp with their students.
 
Funding:
The cost is $453 per student plus transportation

NSES: 18 students = $ 8,154
TVIS: 100 students = $ 45,300
Yermo: 28 students = $ 12,684

Total anticipated tuition: $ 66,138

All expenses will be covered through fundraising, donations, grants, PTOs, and general unrestricted funds.
 
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Governing Board of Trustees approve the overnight field trip request for the 5th-grade students from Newberry Springs Elementary School, Tiefort View Intermediate School, and Yermo School to attend the Outdoor Science Camp being held in Big Bear, CA from May 6-10, 2024.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jeff Youskievicz - Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Marc Lacey - Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services
Signed By:  
Jesse M. Najera - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Lynn McKee Moved, Member Brian Boatwright seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Governing Board of Trustees approve the overnight field trip request for the 5th-grade students from Newberry Springs Elementary School, Tiefort View Intermediate School, and Yermo School to attend the Outdoor Science Camp being held in Big Bear, CA from May 6-10, 2024.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0