Vision
The Orange County Board of Education provides educational opportunities for Orange County students, promotes student achievement, and offers leadership, services, and resources for Orange County school districts, educators, and the community.
Public Participation
Any individual desiring to address the Board is asked to complete a request form which may be obtained from the Recording Secretary.
Members of the public may address the Board of Education regarding any agenda and/or off-agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board of Education provided that NO action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law.
Comments shall be limited to three minutes per person and thirty minutes for all comments. If the topic of discussion is a current agenda item, the citizen may be asked to delay discussion until the subject is before the Board at the regular agenda time.
Records
Agendas and summaries of the Board action may be obtained via the Internet at www.ocde.us or by contacting the Recording Secretary at the Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus Drive, P.O. Box 9050, Costa Mesa, California 92628-9050. Phone: 714.966.4012. Web: www.ocbe.us
Responsibilities
Orange County Board of Education responsibilities include:
- Approving the annual budget of the Orange County Department of Education
- Receiving the annual audit of the Orange County Department of Education
- Maintaining an awareness of the operations and financial conditions of the school districts in the county
- Approving the purchase of property for department programs
- Serving as Orange County’s appeal board for the adjudication of expulsion appeals and interdistrict attendance appeals
- Representing Orange County’s education community and families at the local, county, state, and national level
- Informing local communities about the programs and achievements of the Orange County Department of Education
Unity of Purpose
As the Orange County Board of Education, and in conjunction with its own California County Boards of Education and the California School Boards Association Professional Governance Standards, we have an agreed upon understanding of our unity of purpose to:
- Keep the county focused on learning and achievement for all students
- Govern in a dignified and professional manner, treating everyone with civility and respect
- Govern within board-adopted policies and procedures
- Provide opportunities for input on a diverse range of views from the community to ensure informed board deliberations
Board Compensation
Each board member receives $562.61 for compensation for attendance at meeting(s) of the Orange County Board of Education each month. This in accordance with the Education Code Section #1090. In addition to compensation for meeting attendance, board members receive department paid benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, at an annual cost of $17,970.84 to $26,957.76 (cost varies based on plan selection and number of dependents).
