The Yakima School District Board of Directors approved Superintendent Doctor Green’s request to attend the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) governing board meeting in Washington, D.C., July 7–10, 2025.

The board voted 3–0 to approve the travel request. Director Walker, Director Navarro Jr. and Director Rice recorded “aye” votes before the chair announced, “Motion passes 3 to 0.”

Doctor Green said the event is funded by the AASA and requested board approval to attend and “some flexibility” to incur up to $500 in the unlikely event the association did not cover an expense. “The event is funded through AASA. Therefore, the district is not expected to incur any travel expenses,” he said, adding the request was to avoid having to return to the board for a small supplemental appropriation.

Why it matters: Doctor Green said he was selected as a member of the national organization’s governing body and that Region 1 representation (Washington state) is part of the role. The board approved the travel by roll call vote; the superintendent said AASA is expected to reimburse registration, flight, hotel, meals and local transportation.

Ending: The travel approval was the only formal, recorded board vote on personnel or travel items at the June 2 meeting.