Organization encourages local communities to be engaged in districts’ Local Control Accountability Plans
The Contra Costa County School Boards Association (CCCSBA) recently recognized more than 20 individuals in the county for outstanding service as trustees for their respective school districts and education agencies. The following governing board members were recognized by the organization for years of service:
Susie Epstein (5 years) and Cathy Coppersmith (15 years)
Acalanes Union High School District
Karen Pickett (5 years), Jefe Bernard (10 years), and Jim Smith (20 years)
Canyon School District
Art Kapoor (5 years), David Gerson (5 years) and Teresa Gerringer (15 years)
Lafayette School District
Matt Moran (5 years) and Julie Rossiter (5 years)
Orinda School District
Denise Jennison (5 years), Greg Marvel (15 years), and Ken Mintz (10 years)
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Catherine Pena (15 years)
Walnut Creek School District
Bobbi Horack (5 years), Denise Elsken (15 years) and Kathi McLaughlin (15 years)
Martinez Unified School District
John Marquez (5 years) and John T. Nejedly, Jr. (20 years)
Contra Costa Community College Board
Pamela Mirabella (25 years) and Daniel Gomes (15 years)
Contra County County Board of Education
“School Board Members are at the heart of every community,” said Christine Deane, President of the Contra Costa County Board of Education. “School programs in Contra Costa County are outstanding, largely because our communities elect well-informed, dedicated, and student-focused trustees who oversee budgets, programs, and policies. These are oftentimes thankless jobs, but they need to be recognized for the great work they do.”
The Contra Costa County School Boards Association is also encouraging parents and community members to become engaged in their local school district’s Local Control Accountability Plan process (LCAP). The Local Control Accountability Plan is a critical part of the new Local Control Funding Formula, which defines how public schools are funded in California. Each school district and county office of education must engage parents, educators, employees, and the community to establish these plans. The plans describe each district’s overall vision for students, annual goals, and specific actions the district will take to achieve the vision and goals.
“We encourage all parents and community members to become actively engaged in their local LCAP process and affirm the job their local board members are doing to help shape the future of education in their communities,” said Deane.
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