Grants and federal relief funds financed the trip's estimated $45,000 price tag. The conference spotlighted the "academy model" of education, which is currently in use at Horace High School.
The referendum, which will be the largest in West Fargo School District history, has drawn some criticism from residents who have questioned the district's prior planning.
This year's $133.4 million referendum is the biggest ask of voters yet, and would help pay for multiple projects including another elementary school and expansions to the district's newest schools.