Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/12/2018 - 3:30 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: 13.9 CURRICULUM: Out-of-State Conference Request for Ceara Torres, Heritage High School Art Teacher, to Attend the National Art Education Association’s National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, March 14-16, 2019 (funded through categorical funds in the amount of $2,105, not the General Fund)
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Enclosure
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Summary: Ceara Torres, Heritage High School Art teacher, is requesting approval to attend the National Art Education Association’s National (NAEA) Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, March 14-16, 2019.

Art is a subject Ms. Torres is very passionate about. She loves integrating technology into her Art room. She has given presentations about 3D Printing Basics at four conferences including the 2018 NAEA Convention and the 2018 CUE National Convention in Palm Springs. She is honored to have been chosen to give a similar presentation at the NAEA Convention in Boston this year.

Ms. Torres is very excited to get the latest and greatest news in Art Education at this conference and to be able to have the opportunity to collaborate with other Art Educators. She will bring this knowledge back to her classroom and also share with others in the District.

Ms. Torres appreciates all the support she has received from the District's technology team and looks forward in representing the District at this conference. She has been giving presentations at the District's professional development days for the past two years. She plans on bringing back knowledge that will help her to keep her presentations and classroom practices fresh and relevant.
Funding: The cost for this item is included in the 2018-19 operating budget funded through Title I Professional Development in the amount of $2,105.00.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the out-of-state travel request for Ceara Torres, Heritage High School Art teacher, to attend the National Art Education Association’s National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, March 14-16, 2019.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Charles Newman - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Joseph Williams - Executive Director - Technology
Signed By:
Grant Bennett - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member David Nelissen Moved, Member Anthony T. Stafford, Sr. seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the out-of-state travel request for Ceara Torres, Heritage High School Art teacher, to attend the National Art Education Association’s National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, March 14-16, 2019.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Dr. Randall Freeman     Yes
Edward Garcia, Jr.     Yes
Anthony T. Stafford, Sr.     Yes
Dr. Jose Luis Araux     Yes
David Nelissen     Yes