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.
2025 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
Board Budget Committee
The Budget Committee oversees and advises 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:
Vice President Estrada
Trustee Larson
Trustee Roth
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 the 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:
Trustee Van Allen
Trustee Williams
Student Trustee Marcus
Charter Schools Committee
The Charter Committee oversees 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 Sanchez
Trustee Roth
Trustee Williams
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 Larson
Trustee Van Allen
Student Trustee Hofkins
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