“Biliteracy, 20888 Amar Rd, Walnut, CA 91789 Tel (626) 814-4441 Fax (626) 814-4640 [email protected] Multicultural Competency & Educational Equity for All” 2019-2020 February 28, 2020 CABE Board of Directors President Olivia Yahya (Retired Administrator) Dear CABE 2020 Participants, Exhibitors, Sponsors and Partners: Immediate Past President Elodia Ortega-Lampkin Woodland Joint Unified School District CABE 2020 is scheduled to take place April 8-11, 2020 in . The city of San

Vice President Francisco recently announced a local state of emergency in preparation to address Dr. Annie Rodriguez the coronavirus. San Francisco Mayor Breed stated, “There have been no confirmed San Francisco Unified School District (Retired) coronavirus cases in San Francisco to date, but as infections continue to rise across the

Director of Legislative/State Affairs world, we need to allocate more resources to make sure we are prepared.” Dr. Marlene Batista Oxnard School District CABE is maintaining close contact with the city of San Francisco on their decision Director of Community Affairs and next steps. We understand it is a preventive step and see no changes that would Dr. Karling Aguilera-Fort Oxnard School District impact the CABE 2020 conference. The following links provides the most current

Director of Financial Affairs information we have received from experts at the following departments: Dr. Barbara Flores CSU, San Bernardino • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are closely monitoring and taking Director of Para-Educator Affairs steps to contain the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, in the U.S. Marissa Lazo-Necco San Bernardino County • The San Francisco Department of Public Health is providing updated information Superintendent of Schools about prevention and control of the virus within the city. Director of Parent Relations • The Department of Homeland Security is providing updated information related to Rosa Armstrong Palmdale School District travel restrictions and enhanced screening procedures for travelers going between China and the U.S. Director of Secondary & IHE Affairs Dr. Cristina Alfaro • At San Francisco International Airport, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are State University conducting health screenings for eligible international arriving passengers, and Region I Representative providing guidance on necessary health measures. Dr. Annie BichLoan Duong San Joaquin County Office of Education • Office of the Press Release proving the latest news from the office of San Francisco Mayor London Breed. Region II Representative Esabel Cervantes Salinas City Elementary SD We are dedicated to keeping our participants informed and to maintain a safe Region III Representative environment along with powerful professional learning in support of our English Dr. Carolina Serna Biola University, School of Education Learner and Biliteracy students. Regular updates will be posted on the CABE 2020 (www.cabe2020.org) and the CABE homepage (www.gocabe.org). Thank you. Region IV Representative Mary Helen Ybarra Corona Norco Unified School District

Region V Representative Maria Elena Esquer Palmdale School District Jan Gustafson-Corea, CEO Olivia Yahya, Board President

Chief Executive Officer Jan Gustafson-Corea

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