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Board reviews proposal to move international travel approvals to consent; members press for equity safeguards
Summary
District staff recommended making international travel proposals consent items to streamline approvals; board members supported streamlining but pressed for stronger equity safeguards, cost transparency, and summary reporting before final action in January on seven proposed 2026-27 trips.
The board discussed a proposal from Director of Teaching and Learning Jody De Saint Hubert to streamline the approval process for international student travel by placing proposals on the consent agenda, while retaining board oversight. De Saint Hubert described a multi-level approval process that includes a pre-approval checklist reviewed at building and central-office levels and said the recommendation would keep safety and oversight in place while reducing repetitive…
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