Board approves senior class use of four district vehicles for June trip

Ethan W., president of the Rockville High School senior class, asked the board for permission to use four district Suburbans for a senior trip to Branson, Missouri, June 1–4. “My name is Ethan W. I’m the president of the class of Rockville High School and I'm here tonight representing my classmates,” he said, and explained the class has raised approximately $6,800 for the trip.

Board members asked about insurance and liability; administrators confirmed that personal insurance would be responsible for participants' medical claims and that parents would need to complete permission and medical forms for students and sponsors. The district offered to make a school fuel card available so the class could avoid sales tax on gas purchases.

After clarifying logistics and paperwork requirements, a board member moved to approve the use of four Suburbans with sponsors; the motion passed unanimously.