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April 2, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 11.

Title
APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO DES MOINE, IA ON JUNE 16 - JUNE 21, 2024

Description
The purpose of this trip is for the Pine View School Speech and Debate Team Members to compete in the NSDA National Championship Tournament. The PVS team members qualified for the NSDA 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 Pine View School Speech and Debate Team Members will compete in the NSDA National Championship Tournament.   

Strategic Plan Goal

Recommendation
That the Pine View School Speech and Debate Team field trip to Des Moines, IA on June 16 - June 21, 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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PVS Field Trip S&D Des Moines, IA3/19/2024Cover Memo