Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools

Description

The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools administers all County Office of Education programs and facilitates cooperation among schools, colleges, universities, government and community organizations. He or she is responsible for monitoring and approving all school district budgets. In addition, he/she serves as an advocate for education with the legislature and the public. The County Superintendent serves a 4-year term and receives a salary of $214,500.

Application Guidelines

To file for this position, follow these three simple steps: 1) Read the Candidate Guide that is published before the election for the contests that will be on the ballot. This can be found at http://www.cocovote.us/campaigns/candidate-filing/. Verify that you qualify for the position. You must be a U.S. Citizen and be a registered voter for at least 30 days within the district and qualified to vote for that office. 2) Complete the appropriate forms in the Candidate Application Packet. Candidates for School District positions include forms for the filing fee, declaration of candidacy, ballot designation, candidate statement of qualifications, statement of economic interests, and campaign finance disclosure. 3) Submit these forms within the filing window to the Contra Costa County Election Division 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 271 Martinez, CA 94553.

Submit application to:
Contra Costa County - Elections, 555 Escobar St, Martinez, CA, 94553, US