The Department of Academic Competitions anticipates sending 80 students in grades 7 through 12 to the US Chess High School National Tournament in Baltimore, MD. from April 4 – 8, 2024.
Here is the letter with details on the trip, selection criteria, and the form that needs to be completed by the school’s administration to confirm your school’s interest by Friday, December 1, 2023. Selected schools will be announced by Friday, December 8, 2023.
Schools will need to cover the cost of meals for students and chaperones from lunch on Thursday, April 4 through breakfast on Monday, April 8. Below is the Meal & Incidental Expense for Baltimore from the U.S. General Services Administration. Per the CPS Employee Travel & Work-Related Expense Reimbursements Manual, the standard meal and incidental expenses per diem rate is set at the GSA rate for the city/county/region … School’s will need to provide/reimburse the funds for meals to their school chaperones for their students and chaperones.
| Primary Destination | County | M&IE Total | Continental Breakfast/Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incidental Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | Baltimore City | $69 | $16 | $17 | $31 | $5 |
Below are the PowerPoint presentation from the November 14 presentation to coaches and the CPS Student travel policy.
