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