Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/15/2023 - 3:30 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: 11.3 GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Out-of-State Conference Request for Elizabeth Vallejo, Board of Trustee Member, to Attend the Coast2Coast Federal Advocacy Trip in Washington, D.C., April 23-26, 2023 (funded through the General Fund at a total cost not to exceed $4,500)
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Summary: Superintendent Bennett requests the Board of Trustees approval for Trustee Elizabeth Vallejo to attend the Coast2Coast Federal Advocacy Trip in Washington, D.C., April 23-26, 2023. The Coast2Coast Conference program includes the following: - A day-and-a-half of education policy specific to California. - An "insiders" briefing on the latest politics affecting federal educational policy. - A networking opportunity with prominent D.C. figures and fellow educators. - The training is followed by a day-and-a-half of meetings on Capitol Hill to advocate directly with California congressional representatives, White House officials, key federal agency leaders, and other top policymakers.
Funding: The cost for this item is included in the 2022-23 operating budget funded through the General Fund.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the out-of-state conference request for Elizabeth Vallejo, Board of Trustee member, to attend the Coast2Coast Federal Advocacy Trip in Washington, D.C., April 23-26, 2023.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Anna Fetzner - Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Signed By:
Grant Bennett - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member David Nelissen Moved, Member Steve Campos seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the out-of-state conference request for Elizabeth Vallejo, Board of Trustee member, to attend the Coast2Coast Federal Advocacy Trip in Washington, D.C., April 23-26, 2023.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Steve Campos     Yes
Elizabeth Vallejo     Yes
Edward Garcia, Jr.     Yes
Anthony T. Stafford, Sr.     Yes
David Nelissen     Yes