SBCOE Alternative Education Students Honored
Earlier this spring, students at Pinnacles Community, San Andreas Continuation. and Sana Ana Opportunity School honored Cesar Chavez's contributions to the rights of migrant farmworkers through art and writing. Our students were recognized on April 23, 2024, when Sylvia Chavez Delgado, daughter of Cesar Chavez, and Mickie Luna, president of the Latino Coalition of San Benito County came to the schools to present students with certificates. The recognition not only acknowledged the students' creativity but also highlighted their connection to the struggles and stories within their own families.
The Latino Coalition’s student art contest earlier this spring provided a platform for our students to express themselves and share their unique narratives. In addition to the struggles, many of the pieces depict the strength and pride of migrant farmworkers, as well as the rich, colorful culture they carry with them. The student artwork was also displayed at the San Benito County Office of Education Arts Showcase in April, where one piece was selected as “Women’s Club Favorites”.
These pieces of art serve as a source of pride for students, many of whom come from migrant families themselves. The recognition by Mrs. Delgado and Mrs. Luna affirms the value of their experiences and contributions and was especially meaningful because it occurred on the anniversary of Cesar Chavez's passing, adding a deeper layer of significance to the event.
Krystal Lomanto, County Superintendent of Schools Hosts Thank You Luncheon for Community Partners
On April 24, over 70 community partners gathered for a Thank you Luncheon hosted by County Superintendent of Schools, Krystal Lomanto. The event, which celebrated the many ways the San Benito County community supports education, was held at Paine’s Restaurant in downtown Hollister. During the luncheon, attendees had the opportunity to exchange stories and insights, sharing how they individually contribute to education within the community. Superintendent Lomanto extended her heartfelt gratitude to all community partners, acknowledging that their collective efforts and support of education has strengthened the community. She gave a brief update on several of the initiatives SBCOE staff is currently engaged in to ensure students are successful. In addition, attendees provided input on SBCOE's Strategic Plan.
SBCOE’s current 2019-2024 plan, entitled “Strategies for the Future” is in its final phase, prompting SBCOE to seek input from a variety of educational partners to inform the development of the next five-year blueprint. This spring, Superintendent Lomanto taken a proactive approach, hosting parent town hall meetings and engaging with numerous community organizations to solicit input vital for shaping the future trajectory of educational endeavors in San Benito County.
It is through the collaborative efforts of our committed community members that the education in San Benito County continues to flourish, creating an environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Thank you to all our community organizations that contribute to this success.
May Newsletter
The San Benito County Office of Education is proud to share our May newsletter with you. Each month, we update you on programs, events and news in the county office and the districts we serve in San Benito County. In addition, we invite you to stay connected through our various social media platforms. We look forward to continuing to work with you and our students across San Benito County as we Engage, Encourage, Empower...Educate!
SBCOE Celebrates School Employees of the Year
San Benito County Office of Education held its annual Certificated and Classified Employee of the Year Celebration on April 17, 2024. Each year schools in San Benito County are invited to select one Certificated and one Classified employee who has had a significant impact on students to be honored at the event. This year 34 educators were recognized for their hard work and dedication to students.
Thank you to the American Legion Post 69 for the use of Veteran’s Memorial Building and for providing drinks and dessert for our attendees. Congratulations to each of our honorees and thank you for making a positive difference in students’ lives.
Certificated Staff
Jose Ibarra Accelerated Achievement Academy
Laurie Forrest Accelerated Achievement Academy
Elizabeth Samuels Anzar High School
Sierra Taylor Aromas
Jennifer Molina Calaveras
Jessica Walker Cerra Vista
Yolanda Parra Hollister Dual Language Academy
Maria Plemmons Ladd Lane
Jason Hagins Marguerite Maze
Adrian Silva-Guzman R.O. Hardin
Erica Robledo-Dickens Rancho San Justo
Katherine Martinez Rancho Santana
Mark Krause San Benito High School District
Wendy Abercrombie Southside
Rachelle Lalande Spring Grove/North County
Demi Hogeman Sunnyslope
Rolan Resendiz San Benito County Office of Education
Classified Staff
Elizabeth Loredo Anzar High School
Nowassa Cupples Aromas
Sandra Simmons Aromas-San Juan School District
Manuel Vargas Calaveras
Alicia Page Cerra Vista
Yolanda Rios Hollister Dual Language Academy
Margie DelReal Ladd Lane
Esther Bueno Marguerite Maze
Christina Martinez R.O. Hardin
Maria Molinar Rancho San Justo
Terry Giner Rancho Santana
Rosa Navarrete-Belsher San Benito High School District
Lindsay Yorke San Juan
Christina Crandall Southside
David Traveria Spring Grove/North County
Christina Murphy Sunnyslope
Enrique Zendejas San Benito County Office of Education
The San Benito County Office of Education is proud to present our 2022-23 Annual Report to the Community. This report provides a summary of key accomplishments during the 2022-23 school year, as well as an overview of the programs and services offered by the San Benito County Office of Education.
Please join us in celebrating the many ways our schools, districts, community agencies and county office work together to support student learning. We are committed to Engaging, Encouraging, and Empowering families and educators across San Benito County with the resources they need to Educate ALL students.
Thank you for your continued support and interest in the education of our children. Your ideas, suggestions, and feedback are welcome and appreciated. Please contact the San Benito County Office of Education at 831-637-5393 with any input you have that would help us to further the success of children in our county.
Meet SBCOE's Administrative Team
Meet San Benito County Office of Education's Administrative Team. Whether you are a parent, student, educator or community member, SBCOE is here to assist you. Find out who to contact about the many educational programs and services we offer.
San Benito County Office of Education released its revised COVID-19 Safety Plan on February 7, 2022. The plan contains the safety protocols and procedures used by the San Benito County Office of Education to keep staff, students, and the community safe. Schools must publish a COVID-19 Safety Plan and the plan must follow the most recent guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the State of California. Click here to view the SBCOE COVID-19 Safety Plan.
The San Benito County Office of Education is committed to supporting San Benito County schools, staff, students and families throughout the emergency response to COVID-19 in California. Since the pandemic began in early 2020, we have learned valuable information about transmission of the disease, which has resulted in improvements to safety protocols and procedures. As a result, we have made revisions to our earlier Reopening Plan for SBCOE Instructional Programs published October 30, 2020. The revised plan is aligned to the California Department of Public Health's COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Instruction Framework & Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California; California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy and Assembly Bill 86/Senate Bill 86. In addition to the reopening plan, SBCOE has developed and posted its COVID-19 Safety Plan which can be found on our website at www.sbcoe.org.
Click here to view the Reopening Plan for SBCOE Instructional Programs.
The San Benito County Office of Education is proud to present our 2019-20 Annual Report to the Community. This report provides a summary of key accomplishments in 2019-20 as well as an overview of the programs and services offered by the San Benito County Office of Education.
Please join us in celebrating the many ways our schools, districts, community agencies and county office work together to support student learning. We are committed to Engaging, Encouraging, and Empowering families and educators across San Benito County with the resources they need to Educate ALL students.
Thank you for your continued support and interest in the education of our children. Your ideas, suggestions, and feedback are welcome and appreciated. Please contact the San Benito County Office of Education at 831-637-5393 with any input you have that would help us to further the success of children in our county.
San Benito County Office of Education and the San Benito County Public Health Department in collaboration with the eleven district superintendents, charter school and private school administrators in San Benito County have developed the Reopening of San Benito County TK-12 Schools. This document is designed to assist in planning for the safer reopening of schools in San Benito County for the 2020-2021 school year. Although schools may begin the school year with a Distance Learning model, we recognize the importance of returning students to school campuses for in-person instruction, as well as the overarching need to protect the health and safety of our students, school staff, and broader community. The goal of this document is to help schools plan for and implement measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission in the school setting, while meeting the educational needs of all students. This document is intended to be applicable to all TK-12 schools, public or private, throughout San Benito County.
Click here to access the document.
