Trustees

Board of Education

The Santa Cruz County Board of Education is comprised of seven trustees each of whom represents a designated trustee area within the County. Each member is elected by the voters of his or her trustee area and serves a four-year term. The terms are staggered so that three members are elected in an even-numbered election year and the other four members are elected the next even-numbered election year. The County Superintendent of Schools serves in the capacity of Secretary to the Board.

Trustee Area Map

Sue Roth
Sue Roth
Board President
Trustee, Area 1
Term expires 11/30/2026
Bruce Van Allen
Bruce Van Allen
Trustee, Area 2
Term expires 11/30/2026
Sandra Nichols
Sandra Nichols
Trustee, Area 3
Term expires 12/6/2024
Edward Estrada
Trustee, Area 4
Term expires 12/6/2024
Alyssa Wall
Alyssa Alto
Vice President
Trustee, Area 5
Term expires 12/6/2024
Ed Acosta
Ed Acosta
Trustee, Area 6
Term expires 12/6/2024
Abel Sanchez
Abel Sanchez
Trustee, Area 7
Term expires 11/30/2026
Oscar Alvarez
Student Trustee
Term expires 6/30/2024
Faris Sabbah
Faris Sabbah
Secretary to the Board

2024 Board committee Assignments

The Board only meets once a month as a whole group. Much of the preliminary work for the meetings is conducted in the committees. This provides Board Members with the opportunity to collaborate with staff and discuss issues relating to the committee.

Agenda Committee

The Agenda Committee is responsible for developing the Board agenda with assistance from staff. This committee meets monthly and reviews the proposed agenda items. The Board President and Vice President are members of this committee.
 
 
 
Committee Members:
President Roth
Vice President Alto

Board Budget Committee

The Budget Committee focuses on overseeing and advising on matters related to the COE’s financial planning and budgeting. The primary purpose of this committee is to ensure that the COE’s budget aligns with our educational priorities and meets legal and fiscal requirements.

 

Committee Members:
President Roth
Trustee Estrada
Student Trustee Alvarez-Delgado

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee focuses on the development, review, and revision of educational policies. The primary purpose of this committee is to ensure that the COE’s policies align with education code, reflect the values and priorities of the community, and support the overall educational goals. The policy committee is also responsible for developing and reviewing the Board bylaws.

Committee Members:
Vice President Alto
Trustee Estrada
Trustee Van Allen
Student Trustee Alvarez-Delgado

Charter Schools Committee

The Charter Committee is responsible for oversight of our two charter schools (Pacific Collegiate School and the Career Advancement Charter), compliance monitoring, charter renewals, and charter school application review. This committee meets quarterly with Pacific Collegiate School.

 

 

Committee Members:
President Roth
Vice President Alto
Trustee Sanchez

Community Outreach & Legislative Committee

The Community Outreach and Legislation Committee focuses on engaging with the community and advocating for educational interests at the legislative level. This committee is responsible for developing and reviewing Board resolutions.

 

Committee Members:
Trustee Acosta
Trustee Nichols
Trustee Van Allen

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