Policy Platform Committee
Purpose
CCBE's Policy Platform provides a broad policy framework for implementing the organization's vision and mission. It guides the organization in its leadership activities, partnerships, legislative and regulatory advocacy, and work with the media and the public. For avoidance of doubt, nothing in this document should be interpreted as seeking to alter the division of responsibilities as provided under California law between county boards and superintendents. To the extent CCBE's officers and committees take action on the organization's behalf, the Policy Platform serves as the foundation for their efforts and guides the organization in its policy and political leadership activities.
The ultimate goal must be to prepare all students for college and career, consistent with state-adopted standards, and for the challenges they will face in the 21st century. Moreover, the essential role of COEs in attaining that goal must be recognized, including the COEs' ability to efficiently deliver cost-effective programs and services in such areas as professional development and in-service training for teachers and administrators, teacher preparation and induction, technology, and centralized purchasing.
• 2019 Policy Platform
Policy Pillars
There are four overarching policy pillars that we believe will lead to the outcome we all want for California’s children: graduates prepared for post-high school success in college and the workforce with the skills to be lifelong learners and effective, contributing members of society.
1. Strengthen local governance
California K-12 public schools belong to the communities they serve. Within our constitutional, statutory, and regulatory framework, County Boards and Superintendents, working collaboratively, must have authority consistent with their responsibilities, including responsibilities related to charter school authorization and oversight, to ensure that all students are successful and that all LEAs have long-term fiscal stability.
2. Secure fair and funding
Funding for each COE in California must be sufficient to provide for high quality teaching and learning in the COE's schools, as well as to enable the COE to support high quality teaching and learning in every public school in the county. The funding must be guaranteed, stable, and fair, consistent with the needs of the students being served.
3. Improve conditions of children
County Boards realize that proper nutrition, physical and mental health; support for learning; safe school environments; and access to community resources help students achieve and succeed. To the extent of their authority, County Boards and Superintendents must establish policies and practices to overcome the barriers that students face.
4. Ensure achievement for all
COEs must provide (and assist school districts in providing) all students with high quality teaching and learning driven by curricula that prepare the students for post-high school success in college and career; research-based instruction; timely assessments that accurately measure student performance, and strong professional teacher development.
2024 Policy Platform Committee
- Monte Perez, chair (Los Angeles COE)
- Bina Lefkovitz (Sacramento COE)
- Bruce Dennis (Riverside COE)
- Elizabeth Esquivel (Yolo COE)
- Madison Martin (Colusa COE)
- Mariana Corona Sabeniano (Sacramento COE)
- Shelton Yip (Yolo COE)
- Yvonne Chan (Los Angeles COE)
- and the four County Members from the CSBA Legislation Committee
