Board of Education

• Board Meeting Agendas, Attachments, and Minutes
• Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
• Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
• Board Focus Goals
  • Focus Goals Reports
• Board Briefs

A single board of education governs the Santa Barbara Elementary and Secondary School Districts. Under the California Education Code, the board operates independently from the city or country governments. The board is made up of five elected representatives, each serving a four-year term.

Current Board Members:

• H. Edward Heron, President (Term expires in November 2012)
• Annette Cordero, Vice President (Term expires in November 2012)
• Kate Parker (Term expires in November 2010)
• Susan Christol Deacon (Term expires in November 2012)
• Robert Noël (Term expires in November 2010)

Correspondence should be mailed to the Board of Education, Santa Barbara School Districts, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

The board’s regularly scheduled meetings are on the second, fourth and fifth Tuesday of each month. The regularly scheduled meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., Board Room, Administration Office, Santa Barbara School Districts, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Regularly scheduled board meetings are taped and are generally broadcast the Saturday following the meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Channel 18. Special board meetings are broadcast on a space-available basis. Check local listings or Channel 18’s website for the date and time of Channel 18’s broadcast of board meetings.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Santa Barbara School Districts is to ensure the educational success of all students through high expectations and a commitment to excellence and to empower them to reach their full potential as responsible, ethical, and productive citizens in a diverse and changing world.

Core Beliefs and Commitments

• We believe that the achievement of the districts’ mission is a shared responsibility requiring the cooperation and commitment of students, parents, staff, board members, and the community.
• We will ensure academic excellence by providing quality educational programs with all staff members focused on continually improving student achievement.
• We will effectively and transparently manage our financial and human resources to support our educational goals.
• We will maintain safe and orderly school environments for all students and employees.
• We will promote a culture of mutual trust and respect among students, parents, staff, and community members.
• We value student and staff diversity in our schools and classrooms and will promote equal access across all educational programs and activities.