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Board debate over creating local business advisory committee stalls amid legal and procedural concerns
Summary
A proposal to create a locally controlled Local Business Advisory Committee (LBAC) sparked extensive discussion and disagreement among trustees over statutory authority, existing regional partnerships and process; no motion to form a district‑controlled LBAC advanced.
Trustees on Monday debated a board‑member proposal to establish a locally controlled Local Business Advisory Committee (LBAC) intended to connect district students with internships and employer partners. Discussion grew contentious as members raised statutory, procedural and coordination concerns, and no motion to create a new district LBAC passed.
Board member Zach Fuji introduced an outline proposing a board‑led committee to facilitate local business partnerships, internships and performance tracking. Fuji said the committee would be a “board committee” and volunteered to chair initial meetings.
“It's a board committee. It would be a bridge to local businesses and community leaders for board members to connect,” Fuji said, describing the committee as a locally controlled alternative to a regional service.
Several trustees…
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