REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 18, 2025
FROM
ARLENE MOLINA, Director, Preschool Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Travel by Policy Council Members to Attend the 2026 National Head Start Association Winter Leadership Institute Conference
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve travel and related expenses for two Preschool Services Department Policy Council members to attend the 2026 National Head Start Association Winter Leadership Institute Conference in Washington, D.C., at a cost not to exceed $7,925, from January 25, 2026, through January 29, 2026.
(Presenter: Arlene Molina, Director, 383-2078)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The cost for two Preschool Services Department (PSD) Policy Council (PC) members to attend the four-day National Head Start Association Winter Leadership Institute Conference (Conference) will not exceed $7,925, which includes an additional day for travel, one day prior to the event. These travel costs will be funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Adequate appropriation and revenue are included in the PSD 2025-26 budget.
Expense
Total
Registration ($745 x two members)
$1,490
Child Care ($40 x five days x two members and $20 x four nights x two members)
$560
Air Travel ($549 x two members)
$1,098
Airline bag fees ($80 Roundtrip x two members)
$160
Meals: Breakfast ($23 x four days x two members)
Lunch ($26 x five days x two members)
Dinner ($38 x five days x two members)
$824
Lodging ($259 x four nights plus $165 taxes/fees x two members)
$2,402
Airport Parking ($20 x five days x two members)
$200
Mileage: Traveler 1 (Roundtrip to/from airport 66 miles x...
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