Fresno County Board of Education Duties and Responsibilities

The Fresno County Board of Education (County Board), consisting of five elected board members, performs functions that are essential for the county office of education, the school districts within Fresno County, and the community. The County Board, working with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (County Superintendent), provides school facilities and an environment that is conducive to learning and growth for students enrolled in county office of education schools and programs. The County Board is also responsible for fixing the salary of the County Superintendent, approving the County Superintendent’s budgets, and approving the Local Control Accountability Plan for the juvenile court schools. 

Working with the schools, parents, and community members, the County Board is an important forum for appeals on student inter-district transfers, student expulsions, and charter school petitions. The County Board is also responsible for considering county-wide charter school petitions. The County Board takes its responsibilities seriously and considers each matter in accordance with applicable laws. 

Members of the County Board participate in the programs and activities of the county office of education and the school districts, and in community events. County Board members are involved in the Fresno County Trustees Association, Inc., the California School Boards Association, the California County Boards of Education, and other national, state, and local organizations. They can be found attending school graduations, engaging in civic events, participating in educational programs, and supporting community activities.