BHUSD Board Member Sigalie Sabag, right, met with U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). (photo courtesy of BHUSD)

Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education Members Russell Stuart and Sigalie Sabag, together with communications media specialist Colby Gilardian, represented the BHUSD in Washington, D.C. from April 27-30, standing among California’s top education leaders as part of the California School Boards Association’s Coast2Coast Federal Advocacy Program.

Over several days of briefings and strategic meetings, the BHUSD delegation engaged directly with members of Congress, senior federal officials and leading education policy experts. High-level discussions centered on strengthening local control, securing sustainable federal funding, enhancing student safety and protecting the future of public education.

A highlight of the advocacy trip was forging new partnerships with key congressional leaders, including U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin).

“We came to Washington to stand for what’s right – parental rights, local control and real opportunity for our kids,” Stuart said. “Education decisions should be shaped by families and communities, not dictated by federal bureaucrats. We’re here to make sure those voices are heard.”

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