Our Committees

Committees


The purpose of CITE’s committees is to expand the resources to help with CITE’s work. Committees also create a pathway for members to become leaders of the organization and possibly be elected to serve on the Board of Directors. Committees help engage membership and create transparency for the organization’s processes. The CITE Board of Directors oversees all committees. Board members and staff members participate in various committees and task forces throughout the year. Task forces are usually a subset of a committee, created to address one or more programs that CITE has established. Requirements and membership for each committee will be different but there are several policies that apply to all committees and task forces.

All committee and task force work must be driven by CITE’s vision, mission, and core values:

Shaping the Future of Education Through Technology

To lead, develop, and support technologists and education organizations to foster student success.

Learn more about each committee below. 

Purpose: The Conference Committee assists in the planning and execution of the organization’s annual conference at the direction of the Director of Education and Events.

 

Membership(6):
Director of Education & Events (Chair)
Director at Large (1) annual assignment
Members(4)

Term limits: 2-year term limits. Volunteer must step down for a period of one-year after the term has expired.

 

Meeting Frequency:

January: Registration price, keynote
April: Select sessions
June, July, or August: session updates, special events, solicit raffle donations
September or October: site walk, final details

Required Skill Set:
Able to commit the time: meetings, session reviews, additional tasks.
Must have attended at least 2 conferences (not necessarily consecutive).
Must be a member – not required to be in a leader position but need to have organizational support to serve.
Must demonstrate volunteer experience in our conference.
Adhere to Code of Conduct.

Purpose: The Education Programs Committee provides input on CITE education programs including startup, dissolution, curate, budget, help recruit participants.

Membership (5):
Director of Education & Events (chair)
Board of Director Member
Member – in a lead IT role
Member – IT staff
Member – K-12 staff, non IT if possible

 Term limits: 2-year term limits. Volunteer must step down for a period of one-year after the term has expired.

Meeting Frequency: 4 meetings per year, quarterly.

Required Skill Set:Must display interest in our educational programs, help set vision, understand the relevant topics for training needed. Agrees to Code of Conduct.

Purpose: The Member Engagement Committee advises on the value of membership, benefits, vet and presents new ideas for members, ideas to promote membership, finding partners, make recommendations to other committees, receive ideas and make recommendations for regional groups, four members are also required to serve as the CITE Awards task force to review and rate nominations that then are sent to the BOD for decision.

Membership:
Community Engagement & Publications Specialist (Chair)
Membership and Event Coordinator
Board of Director Member (1)
Members (6):
Active members of a regional group in the northern region (2)
Active members of a regional group in the central region (2)
Active members of a regional group in the southern region (2)

Term limits: 1-year term limits with an potential to continue for another 2 years. Volunteer must step down for a period of one-year after the term has expired.

Meeting Frequency: Meets at least three (3) times per year.

Required Skill Set: Demonstrated understanding of multiple social media platforms, desire to serve, and agrees to Code of Conduct. Membership and experience in other nonprofit associations or trade associations are a plus.

The Member Engagement Committee has two Task Forces:
Awards Task Force
Technology Task Force

TASK FORCES

Task Forces are temporary committees set up to complete a specific ad targeted purpose. Task Forces are setup as subsidiaries of permanent committees. Task Force members do not have to be members of the overseeing committee, but the chair of the committee is responsible for ensure the task force completes its work.

ADVOCACY

Purpose: The Advocacy task force will be convened as needed. Projects may include participating in CITE’s annual lobby day, testify in hearings in Sacramento, Call To Action campaigns, and participation at the national level.

Committee: Advocacy

AWARDS

Purpose: CITE’s awards program congratulates and celebrates CITE members, partners, and others for the work they do and the accomplishments they’ve made to the education community. Awards are given annually according to the awards calendar approved by the CITE Board of Directors. Some awards may not be given if a suitable winner is not found.

 

Committee: Member Engagementtask force completes its work.

TECHNOLOGY

Purpose: The Technology Task Force will be utilized throughout the year when a specific technology-based issue arises. This may be a community-wide issue or an internal issue for CITE.

Committee: Member Engagement

Conference Committee Members

  • Touda Bentatou
    Touda Bentatou
    Director of Member Experience CITE (916)917-3873
    CITE Staff & Chair
  • Threasa Hernandez
    Threasa Hernandez
    Event Manager CITE (424)599-5976
    CITE Staff
  • Kymber Leigh
    Kymber Leigh
    Event Specialist CITE
    CITE Staff
  • Laurel Nava
    Laurel Nava
    Deputy Executive Director CITE (916)704-0898
    CITE Staff
  • Rosie Talcott
    Rosie Talcott
    Education Programs Manager CITE (916)709-6186
    CITE Staff
  • Ty Ishimoto
    Ty Ishimoto
    Education Programs Specialist CITE (916)917-4791
    CITE Staff
  • Jon Carrino
    Jon Carrino
    Director-at-Large CITE
    CITE Board Representative
  • Brandon Ellenburg
    Director of Information Security Yosemite Community College District
    CITE Member
  • Jerry Jones
    Jerry Jones
    Executive Director, Technology Services Sacramento County Office of Education (916)228-2500
    CITE Member
  • Chris LeFlore
    Chris LeFlore
    CITE Certified CTO Network Manager Victor Valley Union High School District (760)486-6242
    CITE Member
  • Steve Monahan
    Director of Technology Butte County Office of Education
    CITE Member
  • Donald Morrison
    Donald Morrison
    CCTO Chief Technology Officer Sierra Sands Unified School District
    CITE Member
  • Nikki Snyder
    Nikki Snyder
    Database Specialist Yuba City Unified School District (530)300-3036
    CITE Member
  • Chris Soliz
    Chris Soliz
    Director, IT Westside Union School District (661)206-3700
    CITE Member

Education Programs Committee Members

  • Laurel Nava
    Laurel Nava
    Deputy Executive Director CITE (916)704-0898
    CITE Staff & Chair
  • Erick W Steelman
    Erick W Steelman
    Treasurer CITE
    CITE Board Representative
  • Ryan Johnson
    Chief Technology Officer Rocklin Unified School District (916)276-0806
    CITE Member

Member Engagement Committee Members

  • Touda Bentatou
    Touda Bentatou
    Director of Member Experience CITE (916)917-3873
    CITE Staff & Chair
  • Jeremiah Howe
    Jeremiah Howe
    Member Experience Assistant CITE
    CITE Staff
  • Marci Bernard
    Marci Bernard
    Chief Technology Officer Twin Rivers Unified School District
    CITE Member
  • Ryan Bradford
    Director of Technology and Integration YPI Charter Schools
    CITE Member
  • Michael Harte
    Michael Harte
    MBA-IT Management, AWS Solutions Architect Client Systems Administrator San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
    CITE Member
  • Chris Higle
    Chris Higle
    Chief Technology Officer Ceres Unified School District (209)556-1570
    CITE Member
  • Josh Johnson
    Josh Johnson
    CCTO Technology Support Supervisor Irvine Unified School District (949)936-5119
    CITE Member
  • Jennifer Maples
    Willits Unified School District (707)459-5314x1105
    CITE Member
  • Jennifer Oliveira
    Jennifer Oliveira
    CTO Mentorship Graduate 2022 (Cohort 16) Director South Bay Union School District (619)628-1600
    CITE Member

Resource Programs Committee Members

  • Libbi Nelson
    Libbi Nelson
    Director of Resource & Service Programs CITE 916-917-3986
    CITE Staff & Chair
  • Marci Bernard
    Marci Bernard
    Director-at-Large CITE
    CITE Board Representative
  • Dave Bertelsen
    Director - Technology Victor Valley Union High School District (760)955-3200
    CITE Member
  • Terry Loftus
    Terry Loftus
    Assistant Superintendent & CIO, SDCOE San Diego County Office of Education 858-290-5645
    CITE Member

Awards Task Force

  • Andrea Bennett
    Andrea Bennett
    CCTO Executive Director CITE (916)402-2471
    CITE Staff
  • Touda Bentatou
    Touda Bentatou
    Director of Member Experience CITE (916)917-3873
    CITE Staff & Chair
  • Jeremiah Howe
    Jeremiah Howe
    Member Experience Assistant CITE
    CITE Staff
  • Ryan Bradford
    Director of Technology and Integration YPI Charter Schools
    CITE Member
  • Robert Brogdon
    Robert Brogdon
    Director of Technology Operations Turlock Unified School District (209)664-1138
    CITE Member
  • Michael Harte
    Michael Harte
    MBA-IT Management, AWS Solutions Architect Client Systems Administrator San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
    CITE Member
  • Chris Higle
    Chris Higle
    Chief Technology Officer Ceres Unified School District (209)556-1570
    CITE Member
  • Christopher Hoang
    Assistant Director, Technology Innovation and Outreach Los Angeles County Office of Education (480)262-7924
    CITE Member
  • Josh Johnson
    Josh Johnson
    CCTO Technology Support Supervisor Irvine Unified School District (949)936-5119
    CITE Member
  • Joaquin Licea
    Joaquin Licea
    CCTO Director of Technology Santa Paula Unified School District (805)933-8830
    CITE Member
  • Jennifer Maples
    Willits Unified School District (707)459-5314x1105
    CITE Member
  • Justin Norcross
    Justin Norcross
    CTO Inyo County Office of Education
    CITE Member
  • Jennifer Oliveira
    Jennifer Oliveira
    CTO Mentorship Graduate 2022 (Cohort 16) Director South Bay Union School District (619)628-1600
    CITE Member
  • Matt Pauls
    Matt Pauls
    IT Director Grizzly Challenge Charter School (805)594-6648
    CITE Member
  • Kenneth Richter
    Kenneth Richter
    Engineer Kern County Superintendent of Schools
    CITE Member
  • Misty Roton
    Help Desk Manager Modesto City Schools (209)996-8565
    CITE Member
  • Rachel Yochum
    Rachel Yochum
    CCTO Database Systems Analyst Apple Valley Unified School District (760)247-8001
    CITE Member

Technology Task Force

  • Chris Clark
    Chris Clark
    Director-at-Large CITE
    CITE Board Representative
  • Justin Norcross
    Justin Norcross
    CTO Inyo County Office of Education
    CITE Member
  • Carlos Salazar
    Carlos Salazar
    Director of Technology and Innovation King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools (619)500-9007x800
    CITE Member
  • Russ Selken
    Russ Selken
    Chief Technology Officer Modesto City Schools (209)492-4109
    CITE Member