REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 7, 2026
FROM
ARLENE MOLINA, Director, Preschool Services Department
SUBJECT
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Policy Council Members to Attend the 2026 National Head Start Conference and Expo
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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 Conference and Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at a cost not to exceed $6,546, from May 4, 2026 through May 7, 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 2026 National Head Start Conference and Expo (Conference) will not exceed $6,546, which includes a 15% contingency for increases in airfare, hotel, and related travel expenses. 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 have been included in the PSD 2025-26 budget.
Expense
Total
Conference Registration ($845 x two members)
$1,690
Public Policy Luncheon ($85 x two members)
$170
Child Care: Daytime ($40 x two members x four days)
Nighttime ($20 x two members x three nights)
$440
Lodging ($209 x three nights plus $94.22 taxes and fees x two members)
$1,443
Air Travel ($400.40 x two members)
$801
Airline luggage fees ($60 Roundtrip x two members)
$120
Airport Parking ($80 x two members)
$160
Meals: Breakfast ($23 x two members x three days)
Lunch ($26 x two members x three days)
Dinner ($38 x two members x four days)
$598
Taxi (Roundtrip to/from...
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