State Council
In-Person
Between Conventions, the State Council makes decisions for the Federation. Policy positions discussed and voted on at meetings of the Division Councils may be ratified by the general membership at the State Council.
All locals may send delegates to State Council. It meets twice yearly in non-Convention years (even-numbered years) and once during a Convention year.
State Council also sits as the CFT Committee on Political Education, or COPE, and reviews ballot propositions and political candidates and their positions on issues. Through COPE, the CFT participates actively in the campaigns of endorsed candidates.
We have invited Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidates to join us. Each will have 30 minutes to discuss their campaigns and priorities for public education .
Register Your Attendance
Please register all of the individuals from your local who will be attending the State Council (including the SPI Forum). The registration deadline is September 26.
On-site registration will be available; however, early registration helps us plan logistics more effectively.
Reserve a Hotel Room
Please reserve your lodging at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
- Room Reservation – CFT rate $185 + tax
- Hotel registration deadline is September 12.
Tentative Two-Day Event Schedule
FRIDAY, OCT 3
10:00 am – 2:00 pm *EQS Meeting (task force locals only)
10:30 am – 2:30 pm *Nonviolent Direct Action and Mass Mobilization Training
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Division Council:
- EC/TK-12 Council
- Council of Classified Employees
- Community College Council
- Council of Retired Members
- Universities Council
Dinner on your own – explore nearby restaurants.
*Note: Lunch will be provided.SATURDAY, OCT 4
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am State Council
11:00 am SPI Candidate Forum
12:30 pm Lunch
3:00 pm Adjourn
Local Voting & Registration
Each local union has one voting delegate at the State Council, per the CFT Constitution, Article V, Section 3. The local delegate may or may not be the local president. Delegate must be present to vote. Guests and staff are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
Please register all of the individuals from your local who will be attending the State Council in person. When you register, you will be asked if you are a local union delegate, local union guest, local staff member, CFT Executive Council member, or CFT staff member.
Travel Reimbursement
To assist local unions in sending one representative to the State Council, the CFT reimburses partial travel expenses based on local membership. The reimbursement is defined in the CFT Constitution & Bylaws as follows:
| Number of members in local | Percent Reimbursement |
| 1000 | 50% |
| 600 to 999 | 75% |
| Less than 600 | 100% |
Additional Financial Assistance to Locals
Three Additional Local Member Attendance
CFT will reimburse the local for travel costs up to $150 per member, up to three members, beyond the local’s voting representative delegate. These additional three members MUST be approved to attend by the local president or local executive board/council.
Reimbursement Guidelines
- A local shall be in good standing to receive the reimbursement.
- The CFT will reimburse only one delegate per local.
- Transportation costs include airfare, parking, and mileage to and from the airport. Where airfare is available, mileage is to be no more than airfare. CFT reimburses for mileage at the current IRS rate.
- Meals are not reimbursed.
- All receipts necessary for reimbursement must be included and sent to the CFT Los Angeles County office. The signature of the local president is required.
- To obtain reimbursement for travel expenses to State Council, locals may complete and submit the form below.
- Expense Reimbursement Request