California County Superintendents Educational Services Association

“Line 7a explanation - the county superintendent members elect the president and treasurer. Regional service region chairs are appointed by their colleagues within the region to serve on the board.”

“Line 7b explanation - bylaw amendments must be approved by the membership.”

“The organization's treasurer reviews the form 990 prior to filing.”

“The organization's board performs an annual review for its executive director. Compensation is determined as a result of this review. An independent entity did not conduct the research. Executive director's salary based on the range of total compensation earned by county superintendents in classes 1 and 2 (2006-07 = $175,000 - $280,000) with consideration of compensation packages for executive directors of other statewide associations (per the action taken by the board of directors october 14, 2007). Officers do not receive compensation. Independent research was not conducted for key staff.”

“The governing documents and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Kenn young - 3939 13th street, riverside, ca 92501. Kermith walters - 609 s. Gold street, yreka, ca 96097. Anne campbell - 101 twin dolphin dr, redwood city, ca 94065. Holly hermansen - 112 nevada city highway, nevada city, ca 95959. Al mijares - 200 kalmus drive, costa mesa, ca 92626. Stanley mantooth - 5189 verdugo way, camarillo, ca 93012. Richard glock - 217 rex avenue, ste 7, jackson, ca 95642. Steve herrington - 5340 skylane blvd, santa rosa, ca 95403. Arturo delgado - 9300 imperial highway, downey, ca 90242. Jon gundry - 1290 ridder park drive, mc 201, san jose, ca 95131. Jim vidak - 2637 w. Burrel po box 5091, visalia, ca 93278. Jim brescia - 3350 education drive, san luis obispo, ca 93405. Gary l. Jones - 139 henderson street, alturas, ca 96101. Randolph e. Ward - 6401 linda vista road, san diego, ca 92111. Christine lizardi frazier - 1300 17th street, city centre, bakersfield, ca 93301. Stacey adler - 451 sierra park, mammoth lakes, ca 93546. David w. Gordon - 10474 mather blvd pobox 269003, sacramento, ca 95826. Tom changnon - 1100 h street, modesto, ca 95354. Bettina blackwell - 201 memorial drive; p.o. Box 1256, weaverville, ca 96093. Kathy northington - 185 south main street; p.o. Box 760, angels camp, ca 95221. Steven gomes - 632 w. Thirteenth street, merced, ca 95341. Ted alejandre - 601 north e street, san bernardino, ca 92415.”

“All of the members of the governing body are independent. There are 17 voting members at one time due to board rotation. There are more board members listed in the form 990, schedule j due to the fact that board membership fluctuates on a calendar year, not in a fiscal year basis.”

“Ccsesa's mission is to strengthen the service and leadership capabilities of californias 58 county superintendents in support of students, schools, districts and communities.”

“Leadership development: packard preschool - moving pre-kindergarten forward in california - coordinated with statewide pre-kindergarten partners to extend collaborative efforts on policy, administrative effectiveness, and funding that improve access to high quality pre-kindergarten programs. Strengthened the pre-kindergarten organizational and advocacy capacity of county superintendents through focused work in target communities. Explored linkages between prek-grade 3 technical assistance and systems-development resources building on the academic support and assistance efforts of ccsesa and cde. Hewlett capacity building for student success - built capacity at the state level and assisted the state board of education in strategic planning and implementation to improve student academic achievement. Developed capacity at the county and district level to provide leadership in resource allocation in a new environment of reduced state resources, increased state categorical flexibility, and new one-time federal resources. Provided fiscal planning advice and guidance, technology-based tools and resources, and conducted webcasts and workshops on maximizing local funding and flexibility while focusing on student success. Hewlett arts initiative - provides regional grants to county offices of education to promote arts as part of the core curriculum and arts assessment. Developed tools and resources for educators. Student mental health - builds capacity for prevention and early intervention of student mental health issues of elementary (k-8) students, build relationships among local agencies to develop effective use of resources and improve communications and information sharing, and build capacity in the county offices of education and school districts for education and training of school staff and for technical assistance to schools for program development and implementation focused on prevention of student mental health issues. Committees - ccsesa's steering committees focus on providing leadership, professional development, research and feedback, communication, and program and policy development statewide in the areas of business, curriculum and instruction, personnel and administration, student programs, and technology and telecommunications.”

“Other: program service expenses 300,548. Management and general expenses 86,916. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 387,464.”

“The finance committee oversees the budget and selection of the independent accountant.”

“Ccsesa established a deferred compensation plan in the form of a trust fund to provide "pers-equivalent" benefits for former and existing employees hired prior to june 30, 2012. The following transactions and information occured during the year: deferred compensation trust assets beginning of year $6,318,989 contributions/assessments 70,050 earnings 82,882 realized loss (51,091) unrealized net gain 115,949 benefit payments (341,890) other expenses (27,601) deferred compensation trust assets end of year $6,167,288 details: assets: brokerage account 6,328,295 checking account 52,076 total assets $6,380,371 liabilities: retirement payable (ftb) 4,111 due to ccsesa - general 208,972 total liabilities $213,083 deferred compensation trust assets end of year $6,167,288”