Memorandum
Date: January 9, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans
Subject: Consideration of Long-Distance Travel for Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans to attend the American Probation and Parole Association Executive Summit in Seattle, Washington in February 2024
Executive Summary:
The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) Executive Summit is being held in Seattle, Washington in February 2024. Chief Probation Officers from all over the country will be meeting to discuss updates on policies and practices relevant to our field as well as information that will aid in making decisions to shape the next level of success for both staff and individuals being supervised.
Pursuant to the County of Lake Travel Policy 15-1.3(D), I respectfully request your Board’s approval for me to travel out of State to attend the APPA Executive Summit in Seattle, Washington.
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Recommended Action: Approve Long Distance Travel for Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans to attend the American Probation and Parole Association Executive Summit in Seattle, Washington in February 2024.