Consideration and possible approval for J. Frank Dobie High School Speech and Debate qualifying team members to travel to two national championship events (1) National Individual Event Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) on May 7 – May 11, 2026, in Shakopee, MN and (2) National Catholic Forensics League (NCFL) on May 22 – May 25, 2026, in Washington, D.C. for a total cost not to exceed $15,480.70 Att

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IX.9. Consideration and possible approval for J. Frank Dobie High School Speech and Debate qualifying team members to travel to two national championship events (1) National Individual Event Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) on May 7 – May 11, 2026, in Shakopee, MN and (2) National Catholic Forensics League (NCFL) on May 22 – May 25, 2026, in Washington, D.C. for a total cost not to exceed $15,480.70 Attachments: ( 1 ) 4 STUDENT TRAVEL 2026 Dobie Debate Team to Nationals 4/20/2026 at 9:53 AM

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).