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Board declines a members Coast2Coast advocacy trip participation, citing fit for county offices
Summary
The board voted 5-0 (one absent) to decline Board Member Mike O'Neills participation in the Coast2Coast federal advocacy trip (April 28–30, 2025), amid discussion about the trips district focus and the need for experience to represent county offices.
Superintendent Nancy Magee provided information about Board Member Mike O'Neills prospective participation in the Coast2Coast federal advocacy trip in Washington, D.C., April 28–30, 2025. O'Neill said he planned to advocate on special education funding (specifically the 14% IDEA funding); Beverly Gerard and Board President Hugo Torres questioned whether the trip is tailored to district rather than county office roles and whether a new board member would be prepared to represent county office interests.
After discussion, the Board voted to decline Board Member O'Neill's participation; the motion (moved by O'Neill, seconded by Gerard) passed 5 in favor, one absent (Alvaro). Gerard encouraged consideration for attending in a subsequent year after additional Board experience.
