Superintendent

J. Brian Sarvis, Ed.D.
Superintendent
(805) 963-4338, extension 201
e-mail

Essential Responsibilities of the Superintendent:

• Oversee all operations of the Santa Barbara School Districts, including educational programs and services, schools, research and evaluation, business services, personnel services, facilities, and special projects.
• Supervise district office management staff who are responsible for the major functions and departments in the districts.
• Assess the needs of the districts and develop strategies for meeting those needs.
• In conjunction with the Board of Education, develop short- and long-term goals.
• Ensure that district actions and activities are fully compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Keep the board informed on issues, needs, operations and status of the schools.
• Prepare board agendas and manage details relating to board meetings.
• Recommend to the board the development of new policies and revisions of existing policies as necessary.
• Provide the board and public with periodic reports about the structure and progress of programs throughout the district.
• Report regularly to the board as to the instructional strategies being implemented to achieve the districts educational vision for all students.
• Maintain open and effective communication with administrators, certificated staff, and classified staff.
• Communicate all personnel actions of the board to employees and relay communications from employees to the board
• Public outreach and communication
• Keep the board informed of issues in negotiations and the progress of negotiations.
• Provide for the evaluation of all employees by their supervisors on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Insure that the districts meet state and federal requirements for special education students.
• Visit schools regularly.
• Make recommendations regarding district properties/facilities based on current need and predictions of future needs.
• Represent and advocate for the district and youth with city, county, and state governments.
• Participate in appropriate community organizations and activities to promote the districts’ vision and the attainment of the districts’ goals.
• Work closely with the media.