At its regular meeting Monday, the Rice Lake Board of Education approved a proposed school trip to Guatemala and Belize, set for June 16-26, 2025. District policy requires out- of-country trips be approved two years in advance.
Curriculum Committee member Dianne Koser, who recommended the trip approval, said it is designed to provide an immersion experience.
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