School Committee Approves Commerce JROTC Trip
Springfield School Committee approved an overnight JROTC field trip to Fort Devens. Members voted 4-0 to approve the High School of Commerce Junior ROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge trip, running June 15 to June 19, 2026.
School Committee · Meeting of June 8, 2026
Springfield School Committee approved an overnight JROTC field trip to Fort Devens. Members voted 4-0 to approve the High School of Commerce Junior ROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge trip, running June 15 to June 19, 2026. James Laudato, who commands the Commerce JROTC unit, and Principal Dena Cooper attended the vote.
The superintendent thanked members for the chance to let students "participate in this leadership building academy," calling the program's work "outstanding." Ms. Crawford and a second member were absent from the roll call, which passed on a motion by Ms. Hurst, seconded by Ms. Gresham.
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