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From the Desk of Superintendent Salcido
![Susan Salcido]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755198649/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755198649/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755198649/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.png","width":800}])
As the school year comes to a close and graduation season arrives, we celebrate teachers and school staff for the difference they make every day.
Non-Profit Programs of SBCEO
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Connecting families to resources, from health screenings to social services
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Supporting TK-12 arts education in Santa Barbara County schools
![Student mock interviews]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688926898/sbceoorg/ntgivv0ogmq1fhvjlckc/mockinterviews-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688926898/sbceoorg/ntgivv0ogmq1fhvjlckc/mockinterviews-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688926898/sbceoorg/ntgivv0ogmq1fhvjlckc/mockinterviews-2.jpg","width":800}])
Preparing students for the future by connecting schools to businesses, volunteers, & technology
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