Peralta Community College District
Board Policy 6.39-A
Policy 6.39-A Policy on International Travel for Members of the Board of Trustees
The Peralta Community College District takes pride in its commitment to global and international
education, which contributes to the quality of education provided for all of our students.
To that end, it may be necessary for members of the Board of Trustees to represent the district at
international meetings. Trustees shall adhere to the following guidelines when engaged in
international travel.
1. When traveling outside of the United States, Trustees shall seek and obtain the prior
approval of a majority of the Board, confirmed at a public meeting of the Board of Trustees.
2. International travel of members of the Board of Trustees shall meet one or more of the
following criteria:
a.
The Trustee(s) has/have been designated to sign a final or formal agreement of
"partnership" with a collaborating international education institution, and/or;
b.
The Trustee(s) has/have officially been invited by international government
officials to participate in developing a plan for international collaboration,
and/or;
c.
The international officials with whom the trustees will meet shall consist
largely of elected or appointed educational or government officials, and/or
d.
The Trustee(s) will be attending an international conference on matters related
to international education or other matters related to the duties of a Trustee.
3. Expense for international travel of trustees shall not be charged to taxpayer generated revenue
to the District.
Source of Law:
First Reading: October 23, 2001
Approved by Board of Trustees: November 13, 2001