Locunity/Contra Costa County Office Of Education, CA
The Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Office of Education is the policy-making body that works with the County Superintendent to set policy, provide leadership, and oversee countywide educational programs, budgets, and services.
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Recent updates from Governing Board
The board re-established four standing committees (Legislation, Policy, Charter, Budget) and an ad hoc board retreat planning committee.
Budget update covered Governor’s January proposal, Prop 98 settle-up discussion, COLA estimates, and CCCOE’s multi-year reserves and structural deficit planning.
CCCOE presented SARCs (including FIT reports, Spanish versions, and data transparency) and the board approved SARCs for four schools.
Staff reported on annual oversight visits, Differentiated Assistance assignments by SCOE for multiple charters, CCS Performing Arts closure wind-down, and Manzanita Middle School’s planned closure.
The board held a noticed public hearing on Invictus Academy of Richmond’s renewal, heard staff context, a petitioner presentation, trustee Q&A on performance, attendance, suspensions, teacher credentials, and math outcomes, and extensive public comment from students, alumni, parents, and staff.
General public comment focused on bargaining, COE reserves, cost-of-living adjustments, recruitment/retention, and support for educators.
The Board heard a presentation from ACCBE and discussed value, overlap with CSBA, and costs; a motion to table membership for future consideration passed 3-1-1.
The First Interim projects an $8.5M current-year deficit and structural deficits across two out-years while maintaining reserve policy; discussions covered COLA assumptions, restricted vs unrestricted funding, and timing of possible budget adjustments.
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