County Board of Education

The Contra Costa County Board of Education works with the County Superintendent of Schools to provide leadership, service, and support to the districts and all students of Contra Costa County through teamwork, communication, integrity, creativity, expertise, and advocacy for all learners. 

Communications to members of the Board are public records and may be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act – California Government Code, Section 6250 et seq.  This means that information submitted to the Board may be posted on the Board’s website or otherwise made available to members of the public for inspection and/or copying.  Please note that members of the public are not obligated to provide personal identifying information in communications to the Board.

MEET THE BOARD MEMBERS

Board member Lara

Consuelo Lara

Board member Butler

Sarah G. Butler

Board member Farias
Anamarie Avila Farias, Vice President

Board member Maxwell
Mike Maxwell,
President

Board member Lewis
Annette Lewis

Contact Trustee Lara Contact Trustee Butler Contact Trustee Farias Contact Trustee Maxwell Contact Trustee Lewis

Area 1: El Cerrito, El Sobrante, San Pablo, Pinole, and parts of Kensington and Richmond

Term Expires:  12/13/2024

Area 2: Canyon, Concord, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, parts of Alamo, El Sobrante and Kensington

Term Expires:  12/13/2026

Area 3: Bay Point, Clyde, Crockett, Hercules, Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg, Port Costa, Rodeo, and parts of El Sobrante

Term Expires: 12/13/2024

Area 4: Blackhawk, Clayton, Danville, San Ramon, and parts of Alamo and Concord

Term Expires: 12/09/2026 

Area 5: Antioch, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley and parts of Pittsburg

Term Expires:  12/09/2026


 Student Board Member  Student Board Member
Daphne Milich
Student Board Member


Term Expires: 6/2024
Sophia Nguyen
Student Board Member


Term Expires: 6/2024


Communications to the Board constitute public records and may be disclosed to members of the public pursuant to
the California Public Records Act.

HOW IS THE BOARD ORGANIZED?

The Contra Costa County Board of Education is the elected Board of Education for the County of Contra Costa. The Board of Education consists of five members elected by trustee districts to staggered four-year terms. Each Board member represents a different area of the county and must be a registered voter in that area. In accordance with the California Education Code and certain other rules and laws, the Contra Costa County Board of Education the County Office of Education.

CCCOE Board Boundaries map

Map is intended for general reference only and should not be used for legal or navigational purposes.

2022-23 County Board of Education Goals (PDF)

WAYS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

Individuals wishing to provide public comment may address the Board by:

  • Attending a Board meeting in person and completing a Speaker's Card available on the table at the back of the meeting room and submit the card to the Clerk to the Board prior to the meeting.

  • Attending a Board meeting virtually using the link on the agenda or posted on the CCCOE website and using the "raise hand" feature.

  • Submitting written public communications or documentation by email or mail to the Clerk to the Board by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday of the week preceding the meeting. 

CONTACTS

Title Name (click to email) Phone Fax
Clerk to the Board of Education Michelle Kiernan (925) 942-3380 (925) 472-0875
Clerk to the Board of Education
Natalia Ciccone  (925) 942-3433 (925) 472-0875
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