Professional Development & Networking

Monthly meetings include an update on SCCSBA activities, a presentation by the County Superintendent, and a presentation on a featured topic. Topics for the 2024-25 school year include student wellness and artificial intelligence. Topics in previous years have included the new math framework, early learning and childcare in Santa Clara County, and the Science of Reading. All trustees and superintendents in Santa Clara County are invited to attend. A Zoom link and calendar invite will be shared with all trustees prior to each meeting.

Zoom Call, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Regular Meetings

    • Sep 25, 2024
      Student Wellness

    • Nov 6, 2024
      Artificial Intelligence

    • Jan 22, 2025
      Equity vs Equality

    • Feb 26, 2025
      Unhoused Students

    • Mar 26, 2025
      Going Green: Economics vs Environment

Lunch & Learn Meetings

Zoom Call, 12:00 - 1:15pm

Lunch & Learn meetings are informal and include a discussion on topics of interest to Board members. Each meeting begins with a conversation starter on a specific topic and then the meeting is open to everyone for questions or comments. Topics for the 2024-25 school year include cell phone policy in schools and campus safety. Topics in previous years have included LCAP and strategic planning, board agenda formation, superintendent evaluation, and special education. All trustees and superintendents in Santa Clara County are invited to attend. A Zoom link will be shared with all trustees prior to each meeting.

    • Oct 17, 2024
      Cell Phone Policy

    • Nov 20, 2024
      Campus Safety

    • Jan 15, 2025
      Board Policy: Development & Maintenance

    • Feb 13, 2025
      Governor’s January Budget Revise Impact

    • Mar 20, 2025
      ADA Recovery & Attendance

    • Apr 17, 2025
      Board Agenda / Workshop / Retreat Structure

    • May 29, 2025
      TBD

Networking Breakfasts/Lunches

At various restaurants within Santa Clara County

Networking breakfasts/lunches provide opportunities for trustees to connect with each other informally, build relationships, support each other, and share information. All trustees and superintendents in Santa Clara County are invited to attend.

    • Sep 14, 2024, 8:00-9:30am
      Bill’s Cafe on the Alameda, 2089 The Alameda, San Jose

    • Oct 4, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm
      Country Gourmet, 1314 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale

    • Nov 16, 2024, 8:00-9:30am
      Bill’s Cafe on the Alameda, 2089 The Alameda, San Jose

    • Feb 7, 2025, 11:30-1:30pm
      Aqui, 201 E Campbell Ave, Campbell

    • Mar 14, 2025, 11:30am-1:30pm
      Country Gourmet, 1314 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale

    • Apr 12, 2025, 8:00-9:30am
      Bill’s Cafe on the Alameda, 2089 The Alameda, San Jose

    • May 16, 2025, 11:30am-1:30pm
      Opa!, 276 East Campbell Ave, Campbell

Annual Fall Networking Dinner

Wed, Oct 23, 2024, 6:00-9:00pm
Maggianos Restaurant, San Jose

A Fall Dinner provides an opportunity each year for trustees and superintendents to connect. Dinner is followed by a panel of students who present on a chosen topic. The topic for the 2024 Fall Dinner focuses on inclusion for students with disabilities.

New Board Member Training

Sat, Jan 25, 2025, 9:00-11:30am
Santa Clara County Office of Education

After election results are finalized, the SCCSBA hosts a training for new school board members. Members of a panel, including superintendents and board members, answer questions on expectations of board members. Presenters will discuss other areas of support for Board members.

Sat, Mar 8, 2025, 8:30am-12:00pm
Fremont Union High School District, District Office Boardroom

Annual Legislative Brunch

The Annual Legislative Brunch provides an opportunity for trustees and superintendents to hear from elected officials from all levels of government. Attendees have the opportunity to have their questions and concerns addressed. There is also typically a presentation from the State Board of Education President.

Annual Hoffmann Awards Dinner

Wed, May 7, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
MetroEd, San Jose

Each year the SCCSBA coordinates the Hoffmann Exemplary Award program where outstanding educational programs in Santa Clara County are honored. The awards are presented to the winners at a celebration dinner in May each year, along with a personalized video.

School Board Candidate Workshop

In election years, the SCCSBA hosts a workshop for school board candidates. This includes a presentation from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters as well as a panel discussion where the panelists are current Board members.

Thank you to our 2024-25 Sponsors!

SCCSBA events would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. To become a sponsor, please see our Sponsorship Opportunities.

Take a peak at past events and activities