Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/20/2023 - 3:30 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: 11.24 CURRICULUM: Out-of-State Conference Request for Dr. Casaundra McNair, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to Attend the United States Department of Education Conference on Equity in Opportunity in Denver, Colorado, October 26-27, 2023 (funded through the Diversity Discretionary Fund in the amount of $900, not the General Fund)
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Summary: The U.S. Department of Education will host the Conference on Equity in Opportunity, October 26-27, 2023, in Denver, CO. Dr. Casaundra McNair, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, requests approval to attend. This conference, titled "Raising the Bar: Elevating Educator Diversity to Enhance Educational Experiences," is a two (2) day event that will discuss priorities for a diverse workforce in education, identify hurdles to making a diverse workforce a reality, disseminate and amplify promising practices, and share information about grant funding to increase equity and access to funding opportunities. Specifically, the conference will aim to have thoughtful conversations about ensuring that every student has access to outstanding, well-prepared, well-supported educators who reflect the diversity of the students that the District serves.
Funding: The cost for this item is included in the 2023-24 operating budget funded through the Diversity Discretionary Fund, not the Charter General Fund.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the out-of-state conference request for Dr. Casaundra McNair, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to attend the United States Department of Education Conference on Equity in Opportunity in Denver, Colorado, October 26-27, 2023.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Helene Astorga - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:
Robert Brough - Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Signed By:
Grant Bennett - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Steve Campos Moved, Member Edward Garcia, Jr. seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the out-of-state conference request for Dr. Casaundra McNair, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to attend the United States Department of Education Conference on Equity in Opportunity in Denver, Colorado, October 26-27, 2023.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Elizabeth Vallejo     Yes
Steve Campos     Yes
Edward Garcia, Jr.     Yes
Anthony T. Stafford, Sr.     Yes
David Nelissen     Yes