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April 2, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 9.

Title
APPROVAL OF SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO, IL ON MAY 23 - MAY 27, 2024

Description
The purpose of this trip is for the Sarasota High School Speech and Debate Team Members to compete in the NCFL Grand National Championship Tournament. The SHS team members qualified for the NCFL Tournament by competing in local tournaments. Students connect with other students, coaches and organizations from across the U.S.

Gap Analysis
Speech and Debate tournaments have been shown to improve academic achievement, research, writing, public speaking, and presentation skills. The tournament is an educational experience and provides students with the opportunity to represent their school and Sarasota County Public Schools on a larger platform.

Previous Outcomes 
N/A

Expected Outcomes 
That the Sarasota High School Speech and Debate Team Members will compete in the NCFL Grand National Championship Tournament.

Strategic Plan Goal

Recommendation
That the Sarasota High School Speech and Debate Team field trip to Chicago, IL on May 23 - May 27, 2024 be approved as presented.

Contact Information

MEGAN GREEN   megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA   rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact
N/A

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SHS S&D Field Trip Chicago3/19/2024Cover Memo