(in)CITE Newsletter

Early August 2026

2026 CITE Board of Directors Election Now Open

CITE is pleased to announce the Candidates for the 2026 CITE Board of Directors Election. All Educational and Retired members are eligible to vote. Eligible CITE Members will receive a personal link to the online ballot from invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com. If you did not receive a ballot link or have questions about the process, please contact election@cite.org.


Each CITE member can vote for three candidates and voting will close on September 2, 2026.

Meet the Board Candidates

Glenn Alegre

Chief Technology Officer

Fontana Unified School District

Manuel Carrera

Senior Director - Information Technology

Carmel Unified School District

Benjamin Esquivel

Director of Technology

Imperial Unified School District

Chris Higle

Chief Technology Officer

Ceres Unified School District

Pui Ma

Director of Technology Services

Rowland Unified School District

Scott Thomsen

Chief Technology & Operations Officer

Davis Joint Unified School District

Want to learn more about the six candidates? Join the Meet the Candidates Webinar on August 12, 2026, from 4:00-5:00 PM.

CITE Updates

We've Moved!

CITE has a new home! We've officially moved offices, so if you keep our information on file, please take a moment to update your records with our new mailing address.


California IT in Education 

2500 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 125 

Sacramento, CA 95833 


Our updated W-9, which reflects our new address, is available on our website for your convenience. 

CITE Program Updates

K-12 IT Technician Program (KITT)

Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the KITT Program! Designed for early-career K–12 IT professionals, this 8-week program builds a strong foundation in IT fundamentals, K–12 education, and career development. Complete the program to earn a certification, certificate, and digital badge while gaining the skills to launch your career in school technology. 

The CITE Foundation is proud to offer financial assistance to three KITT candidates per cohort; including one full scholarship and two half scholarships.

Wired Networking 101 Academy

Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the Wired Networking 101 Academy! Designed for those new to K–12 IT or transitioning into a technology role, this academy provides foundational networking knowledge through self-paced content, live Zoom sessions, and hands-on assignments. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. 

CITE Conference Updates

Foundation Conference Scholarships

Need financial assistance to attend the 2026 CITE Annual Conference? The CITE Foundation is offering two conference scholarships to help make this professional development opportunity more accessible. 


Each scholarship includes an Educational Conference Pass and a $500 travel stipend to support attendance at the conference, taking place November 17–19 in Anaheim, CA. Applications are due by September 4, 2026. 

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