What Is SJCOE?

California’s Constitution establishes county offices of education to provide a support infrastructure for local schools and districts. They also fulfill state mandates to audit district finances, register teacher credentials, certify school attendance records, and develop countywide programs to serve special student populations.

In San Joaquin County voters elect the superintendent of public schools and a fi ve-member board of education. This year’s board members are President Anthony J. Gutierrez, Vice President Dave Sorgent, Jill Fritchen, Gretchen Talley, and Mark A. Thiel. The San Joaquin County Board of Education meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Locke Board Room of the Nelson Center (2901 Arch-Airport Road, Stockton).

For more information about board meetings, call 209.468.4802.