Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/21/2021 - 7:00 PM
Category: AGENDA
Type: Action
Subject: OVERNIGHT STUDENT TRIP: 2020 National Raider High School Championship Competition
NCA/AdvancED District Strategic Plan:
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Summary: Dr. Buffington, Superintendent, will present and recommend approval for JROTC cadets to attend the 2020 (Covid-2021) National Raider High School Championship in Molena, GA. It will be a fitness and adventure Raider competition. The cadets will travel in a contracted bus, and the departure date would be on February 25, and the cadets would return on March 1, 2021. There will be 16 cadets in grades 9-12 attending the competition, and there will be no cost for the cadets. Their lodging and meals will be paid from JROTC fundraising and/or funds from the US Army.

The Georgia Army National Guard has completed a mandatory safety assessment survey and considers the Raider event a low risk to cadets. Instructors will always be present, and Covid restrictions are in effect throughout the competition and competitive area.

Board approval is requested for the overnight student trip for the JROTC.
Funding:
Recommendation: That the Board approve the overnight student trip for JROTC to attend national Raider competition in Molena, GA, as presented.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Pat Schoon - Board Secretary
Signed By:
Dr. Peggy Buffington - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Stuart B. Schultz Moved, Member Donald H. Rogers seconded to approve the Original motion 'That the Board approve the overnight student trip for JROTC to attend national Raider competition in Molena, GA, as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Terry D. Butler     Yes
Karen J. Robbins     Yes
Donald H. Rogers     Yes
Stuart B. Schultz     Yes
Rikki A. Guthrie     Yes
Sandra J. Hillan     Yes
Frank Porras     Yes