County Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent
of Schools, Joseph A. Ovick, Ed.D.
925.942.3433
The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement - from test scores to college entrance rates.
Our job in the County Office is to support the success of Contra Costa's 18 school districts, their schools, and their 168,000+ students.
We provide exactly the support that's needed by operating like a business. Our customers in school districts can choose whether to use – or not use – most County Office services. Superintendents and other district staff tell us they do choose our services and are highly satisfied with them because we:
- Provide quality countywide programs for children with special needs
- Save school districts money
- Help districts do a better job
- Support districts in meeting state and federal mandates
By working effectively and efficiently with Contra Costa's school districts, the County Office of Education strengthens our entire education system while saving dollars – dollars that can then be used in local classrooms.
County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph A. Ovick administers all County Office of Education programs and facilitates cooperation among schools, colleges, universities, government and community organizations. He is responsible for monitoring and approving all school district budgets. In addition, he serves as an advocate for education with the legislature and the public.
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- 2010-2011 Annual Financial Report (PDF)
- 2009-2010 Annual Financial Report (PDF)
- Board of Education: Meetings & Info
- Budget Resources Page
- Charter Schools in Contra Costa County
- Charter School Matrix (PDF)
- Charter Schools FAQ
- Continuous Quality in Education (CQE)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Legislative Issues
- Messages from the Superintendent
- Needs 2006-2015
- Profile of County Child Care
- QEIA
- Eighth Annual Young Children's Issues Forum
- State of the Schools
- Strategic Plan - Vision, Values & Focus
- Video: Providing a Link to Quality Education
- Valenzuela CAHSEE Settlement
- Williams Settlement Visitations
County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Ovick
discusses educational issues
on Comcast Newsmakers
| Superintendent's Office Contacts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant to the Superintendent | Kerry Kilmer | 925.942.3432 |
| Executive Assistant to the Board and Superintendent | Laura Huerta | 925.942.3380 |
| FAX, Superintendent | 925.472.0875 | |
| Associate Superintendent, Human Resources | Karen Sakata | 925.942.3407 |
| Chief Communications Officer | Peggy Marshburn | 925.942.3420 |
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