Board approves high school trip to Costa Rica with student cost estimated at $4,100

The board voted to approve an out-of-state, overnight field trip to Costa Rica for the high school English/media arts class during February 2027 vacation. Teacher Tiff Shaw presented itinerary highlights that include Tortuguero National Park boat tours, ziplines, white-water rafting, visits to Arenal and Guanacaste regions and snorkeling. Shaw said the trip would be nine days and that the current price quote is "$4,100 for students and $5,000 for adults."

Shaw said the vendor provides 24-hour emergency support and handles transportation and lodging logistics; she also said chaperone spots are provided free for each set of six paying students. The board asked logistical questions and moved to approve the trip; the motion carried according to the transcript.