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Forum on Immigration A special forum "Solidarity With Our Immigrant Communities" took place at State Council, facilitated by CTA Board Member/District F Director Eva Ruiz (above, far left). Panelists included, from left to right, Pittsburg EA President Celia Medina Owens, President of the Salinas Elementary Teach- ers Council Oscar Ramos, UTLA Elementary Vice President Maria Miranda, and Alhambra TA Political Action Committee Chair Javier Gutierrez. The forum discussed educator roles and rights, including legal guid- ance from CTA and NEA. Panelists spoke about efforts in their local chapters and communities, which range from holding trainings and workshops on immigrants' rights and partnering with local organizations and government agencies to actively advocating for students and fami- lies. Lisa Ramirez, an immigrants rights attorney, joined the forum to talk about the current situation at the federal and state levels and legislative actions to fight back. Find resources and information for educators, stu- dents and families, and communities at cta.org/homeishere. Proposed Bylaw Amendment At the June 2025 State Council of Education meeting, Council will vote by written ballot on whether to adopt the following bylaw amendment. The proposed amendment is to Article XVI, Section 1. Legend: Additions are in boldface. Article XVI — Amendments SECTION 1. Proposal of Amendments to Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and/or these Bylaws may be proposed by any one of the following: (Amended January 1998) a. The affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the Board of Directors. b. The affirmative vote of a majority of those present at any meeting of the State Council of Education, provided that a copy of the bylaw change is attached with additions bolded and deletions struck through. c. The regular initiative or referendum processes as stated in Article IV, Section 1 and 2. (Amended January 1998) CTA State Council of Education will next meet June 6–8 in Los Angeles. CTA/ABC Committee Member, DISTRICT C Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — Mayra Alvarado CTA/ABC Committee Member, DISTRICT F Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — Jennifer Wilkin CTA/ABC Committee Member, DISTRICT K Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — Billie Joe Wright CTA/ABC Committee Member, DISTRICT L Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — La Tonya Curlin CTA/ABC Committee Member, DISTRICT P Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — Jasper Daleo CTA/ABC Committee Member, DISTRICT Q Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — Patrick Mitchell Council approved the following CTA Board-Recommended candidates for the NEA Executive Committee Mel House Dr. Tia Mills 47 M AY 2 0 2 5