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Eastpointe board approves one representative to attend NSBA conference; estimated cost $2,120
Summary
After debate about sending one versus two members, the board voted unanimously to authorize one representative to attend the National School Boards Association conference; staff estimated registration, travel and per-diem costs at roughly $2,120 for a single attendee.
Board members discussed whether to send one or two delegates to the National School Boards Association conference out of state. Finance estimates presented at the meeting showed registration at $825 for three days, hotel at about $250 per night, airfare roughly $350 and a district per-diem of $65 per day.
"At about 65 a day, you're looking at 3 days of travel," a finance staff member said while presenting the cost estimate; the administration summarized the total estimate at about $2,120 for one attendee. Board members debated whether to budget for two attendees in future years and agreed to hold a workshop to align travel policy with budget constraints.
After discussion the board took a roll-call vote and approved sending one board representative to the NSBA conference by a 7–0 vote. Several trustees said they valued the professional-development opportunities and awards the board had earned at prior conferences, but some members reiterated the need for fiscal caution.
What's next: The administration will bring budget details and workshop planning to a future meeting; the motion approved sending a single representative for this event.
