Trustees approved a motion to pay up to $11,980 from fiscal year 2026 funds for membership in the National School Boards Association'Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE). Trustee Henry made the motion and Trustee Esparza Stravagan seconded; the board voted to approve the membership.

The NSBA/CUBE representative described CUBE as a council of the National School Boards Association, founded in 1967, and outlined member services: an e-newsletter, weekly legal clips, the NSBA Federal Advocacy Insider, monthly "policy hour" webinars, discounts on event registration, one complimentary registration to the CUBE annual conference and discounted additional registrations, access to NSBA councils (National Hispanic Council, National Black Council, National American Indian Alaska Native Council), and eligibility for some grants and awards such as indoor air quality grants. The presenter said new-member pricing (with a 20% introductory discount) would make the 2026 annual fee $11,980 for large districts.

Trustees discussed value and use of the services. Trustee Stevens described the decision as a "value proposition," saying the district could attend conferences without buying membership and questioned whether the board would use the benefits enough to justify the cost. Trustee Baron and others noted that many large districts maintain multiple associations and that membership can offer networking and governance resources. Trustee Dominguez raised the 202021 controversy over an NSBA letter that was later retracted; the presenter acknowledged that incident, said leadership changes and safeguards followed, and said NSBA has recommitted to nonpartisan work.

The board approved the membership motion; the transcript does not record a detailed roll-call tally for this vote. The presenter encouraged trustees and staff to reach out for follow-up and noted opportunities for district staff and attorneys to attend trainings and webinars included in membership.

The board proceeded to subsequent agenda items after the vote.