ROLE OF THE SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

In accordance with the California Education Code and other regulations and laws, the Shasta County Board of Education serves as the governing board for the schools and programs operated by the Shasta County Superintendent of Schools. The County Board is committed to providing the leadership necessary to meet the educational needs of a diverse student population and to increase student success.

The Board also:

• Approves policies, regulations, and curriculum for the educational programs operated by the County Office of Education.

• Adopts policies and regulations governing the Shasta County Office of Education.

• Approves the annual budget of the Shasta County Office of Education.

• Sets the County Superintendent’s salary.

• Receives the annual audit.

• Maintains an awareness of financial conditions and operations of school districts in the county.

• Approves the purchase or lease of property for County Office programs.

• Serves as the members of the County Committee on School District Organization. This is the legal body charged with overseeing the reorganization of school districts and district boundaries through territory transfers or unifications as well as the establishment or rearrangement of school district governing board trustee size and areas as required.

• Serves as an appeal board for the adjudication of expulsion, interdistrict attendance, and charter school appeals.

• Informs community members about the programs and achievements of the Shasta County Office of Education.

 

BEYOND THE BOARD’S SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

Although the Shasta County Board of Education provides oversight in areas such as those listed previously, the County Board does not govern school districts in Shasta County. Each district and charter school has its own school board and superintendent who employ their staff and administer the education of students in their district or charter school. Local school boards are responsible for implementing state and district policies and mandates, make decisions on curriculum to be used in their schools, and are ultimately responsible for student and staff discipline. Complaints or concerns related to a school, whether it be in regard to staff, educational programs, or extra-curricular activities are under the direct authority of the superintendent of the  charter school district. Concerns with the district superintendent or charter school leader are directed to the school board of the particular school district. In addition, the Shasta County Board of Education does not participate in negotiations with Shasta County Office of Education employees as the Superintendent of Schools is the employer.