by Chris Tergliafera
The September 20 regular meeting of the Berlin Central School District Board of Education began with an international travel program proposal. The tentative dates for the trip to Italy would be April 6 through 14. As of now the estimated price for the trip would be $3,800 and would include flights, transportation, hotel, and two meals a day. The tentative cap on the number of students who could possibly attend is 30, and it was stated that fundraising opportunities could be available to help raise funds toward the trip. Transportation from the school to the airport was also requested. Superintendent Joseph Dhara stated that while the district would do what they could to help with transportation, they couldn’t currently make any promises due to driver shortages.
Senior Trip Presentation
Members of the senior class were on hand to give their initial senior trip presentation to the Board. The proposed trip would be to Virginia Beach from May 5 through 9. The students would depart at 9 pm in order to not miss a day of school. Educational elements would include visits to an aquarium, marine science center, and Colonial Williamsburg.
Trailer Removal
The district is working on getting the trailers in front of the Middle/High School removed. Some belong to contractors and will be moved once respective projects are completed, and others were used for furniture storage during COVID-19, and can be moved once they are emptied.