Meet Lisa Barry for Shasta County Office of Education Trustee
Lisa Barry is running for one of seven seats on SCOE. She has a background of service in the Intermountain area including as a community organizer with Burney Friends and Neighbors.
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Meet Bruce Ross for Shasta County Office of Education Trustee
Bruce Ross is running for one of four open seats on SCOE. He's served on another local school district board for more than a decade and is a parent who hopes to bring a “focus on kids’ needs, not adults’ dramas" to the SCOE Board.
Meet Dan Sloan for Shasta County Office of Education Trustee
Dr. Dan Sloan is running for one of four open seats on SCOE. Sloan is a Redding-born candidate who hopes to bring his multicultural and law-focused perspective to the school board.
LaBarbera resigns from Anderson Union High School District Board
The school board member stepped down one day after the state authorized a lawsuit against her for the second time this year. She could still face legal action.
Shasta school board member Jackie LaBarbera faces new legal threat
Months after the California Attorney General’s Office approved the initiation of a lawsuit against her, LaBarbera is facing another dispute. The new claim against her alleges not only that her dual school board roles are incompatible, but also that she broke state law by holding her first seat long after having moved from the district she serves.
Some Millville School District employees describe turbulent last year under new district leadership
After a superintendent transition in 2025 some staff at one of Shasta County's smallest school districts say they experienced a challenging last school year and are disappointed in a board that didn’t hear their concerns.
After resignation of board member Omana Weeks, Anderson Union High School District seeks applicants
It is unclear why Weeks, whose resignation took effect on July 1, left the position. The board will fill the vacancy through a provisional appointment, with applications due Aug. 12.
The journey of Bobbie Simpson: Transgender woman making strides on school board in deep red Shasta County
Bobbie Simpson is the first elected openly transgender person to serve on a California school board.
SCOE trustees will debate loosening approval process for publicly funded conference travel
Current bylaws require Shasta County Office of Education Board approval for training and conferences. A proposed update would remove that approval process, a move one trustee warns could risk becoming an “open checkbook.”
SCOE student board members prepare to launch countywide Shasta student council
The council is slated to bring together students from every high school in Shasta County to work on shared issues. Leaders Jacob Garcia and Deasle Delello hope to improve online safety, student engagement and opportunities for rural students.
Meet Bruce Ross for Shasta County Office of Education Trustee
Bruce Ross is running for one of four open seats on SCOE. He's served on another local school district board for more than a decade and is a parent who hopes to bring a “focus on kids’ needs, not adults’ dramas" to the SCOE Board.
Meet Dan Sloan for Shasta County Office of Education Trustee
Dr. Dan Sloan is running for one of four open seats on SCOE. Sloan is a Redding-born candidate who hopes to bring his multicultural and law-focused perspective to the school board.
LaBarbera resigns from Anderson Union High School District Board
The school board member stepped down one day after the state authorized a lawsuit against her for the second time this year. She could still face legal action.
Shasta school board member Jackie LaBarbera faces new legal threat
Months after the California Attorney General’s Office approved the initiation of a lawsuit against her, LaBarbera is facing another dispute. The new claim against her alleges not only that her dual school board roles are incompatible, but also that she broke state law by holding her first seat long after having moved from the district she serves.
Some Millville School District employees describe turbulent last year under new district leadership
After a superintendent transition in 2025 some staff at one of Shasta County's smallest school districts say they experienced a challenging last school year and are disappointed in a board that didn’t hear their concerns.
After resignation of board member Omana Weeks, Anderson Union High School District seeks applicants
It is unclear why Weeks, whose resignation took effect on July 1, left the position. The board will fill the vacancy through a provisional appointment, with applications due Aug. 12.
The journey of Bobbie Simpson: Transgender woman making strides on school board in deep red Shasta County
Bobbie Simpson is the first elected openly transgender person to serve on a California school board.
SCOE trustees will debate loosening approval process for publicly funded conference travel
Current bylaws require Shasta County Office of Education Board approval for training and conferences. A proposed update would remove that approval process, a move one trustee warns could risk becoming an “open checkbook.”
SCOE student board members prepare to launch countywide Shasta student council
The council is slated to bring together students from every high school in Shasta County to work on shared issues. Leaders Jacob Garcia and Deasle Delello hope to improve online safety, student engagement and opportunities for rural students.