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2024 Report to the Community
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![Santa Barbara County Education Office hosted panel on workforce housing solutions for school districts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727479072/sbceoorg/fa83tkeykpukhev3o8fx/EducationWorkforceHousing.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727479072/sbceoorg/fa83tkeykpukhev3o8fx/EducationWorkforceHousing.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727479072/sbceoorg/fa83tkeykpukhev3o8fx/EducationWorkforceHousing.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727479072/sbceoorg/fa83tkeykpukhev3o8fx/EducationWorkforceHousing.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727479072/sbceoorg/fa83tkeykpukhev3o8fx/EducationWorkforceHousing.jpg","width":1280}])
![Applications now open for the 2024-25 Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Student Advisory Council]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726078878/sbceoorg/vzebcmxdy2g9tvrdr3gw/2023-24SAC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726078878/sbceoorg/vzebcmxdy2g9tvrdr3gw/2023-24SAC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726078878/sbceoorg/vzebcmxdy2g9tvrdr3gw/2023-24SAC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726078878/sbceoorg/vzebcmxdy2g9tvrdr3gw/2023-24SAC.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726078878/sbceoorg/vzebcmxdy2g9tvrdr3gw/2023-24SAC.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726078878/sbceoorg/vzebcmxdy2g9tvrdr3gw/2023-24SAC.jpg","width":2200}])
![Introducing Santa Barbara County’s 2025 Distinguished Educator awardees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1724951174/sbceoorg/izsveyjajjp9j6cudjab/DNE_DM_website_PR_thumbnail.svg","width":800}])
![Overall 1st Place School- Peabody Charter School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717083599/sbceoorg/yn024yxq4dww7twub4of/Overall1stPlaceSchool-PeabodyCharterSchool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717083599/sbceoorg/yn024yxq4dww7twub4of/Overall1stPlaceSchool-PeabodyCharterSchool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717083599/sbceoorg/yn024yxq4dww7twub4of/Overall1stPlaceSchool-PeabodyCharterSchool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717083599/sbceoorg/yn024yxq4dww7twub4of/Overall1stPlaceSchool-PeabodyCharterSchool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717083599/sbceoorg/yn024yxq4dww7twub4of/Overall1stPlaceSchool-PeabodyCharterSchool.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717083599/sbceoorg/yn024yxq4dww7twub4of/Overall1stPlaceSchool-PeabodyCharterSchool.jpg","width":2200}])
![2024 Rotary Teacher Recognition Award Honorees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716308849/sbceoorg/gufqzh0vgwflvbqzrbuf/2024rotaryawardsthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716308849/sbceoorg/gufqzh0vgwflvbqzrbuf/2024rotaryawardsthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716308849/sbceoorg/gufqzh0vgwflvbqzrbuf/2024rotaryawardsthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1716308849/sbceoorg/gufqzh0vgwflvbqzrbuf/2024rotaryawardsthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1716308849/sbceoorg/gufqzh0vgwflvbqzrbuf/2024rotaryawardsthumbnail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716308849/sbceoorg/gufqzh0vgwflvbqzrbuf/2024rotaryawardsthumbnail.png","width":2189}])
![Graduates with graduation caps]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715812319/sbceoorg/pq7wr7y6iwgflki7tiwk/GraduationRoundupImage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715812319/sbceoorg/pq7wr7y6iwgflki7tiwk/GraduationRoundupImage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715812319/sbceoorg/pq7wr7y6iwgflki7tiwk/GraduationRoundupImage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715812319/sbceoorg/pq7wr7y6iwgflki7tiwk/GraduationRoundupImage.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715812319/sbceoorg/pq7wr7y6iwgflki7tiwk/GraduationRoundupImage.png","width":1600}])
![Artist creating the SBCEO sponsored artwork at I Madonnari 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715376032/sbceoorg/jhocawtavuwfocywaufl/IMadonnari2023SBCEOSquare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715376032/sbceoorg/jhocawtavuwfocywaufl/IMadonnari2023SBCEOSquare.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715376032/sbceoorg/jhocawtavuwfocywaufl/IMadonnari2023SBCEOSquare.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715376032/sbceoorg/jhocawtavuwfocywaufl/IMadonnari2023SBCEOSquare.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715376032/sbceoorg/jhocawtavuwfocywaufl/IMadonnari2023SBCEOSquare.jpg","width":1600}])
From the Desk of Superintendent Salcido
![Susan Salcido]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681513374/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681513374/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681513374/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.jpg","width":800}])
In this edition of our newsletter, I am pleased to share several updates and resources highlighting the collaborative work happening throughout Santa Barbara County. Wishing everyone a wonderful October, and thank you for your continued dedication to making our schools vibrant and inclusive spaces for learning.
Non-Profit Programs of SBCEO
![child receiving dental exam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688927312/sbceoorg/thbqpsultln7i7psyj9w/CFRS-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688927312/sbceoorg/thbqpsultln7i7psyj9w/CFRS-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688927312/sbceoorg/thbqpsultln7i7psyj9w/CFRS-2.jpg","width":799}])
Connecting families to resources, from health screenings to social services
![girl drawing a ladybug]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":2200}])
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}])
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