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Kern County superintendent outlines KCSOS services, unique programs and countywide supports

Kern County Board of Education · September 10, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent and staff gave a countywide overview of Kern County Superintendent of Schools functions — curriculum, student support, operations, technology and unique initiatives such as a county‑run animal facility and an integrated Kids Data system — and noted a regional reorganization to reduce student travel time for special education.

Superintendent John Mendenborough and senior staff presented an organizational overview of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS), outlining divisions, services to 46 districts and several countywide initiatives.

The presentation framed KCSOS as part of California’s Class 2 county offices and described major divisions—curriculum and instruction, STEAM and expanded learning, student support including special education and regionalization, operations and facilities, technology services and fiscal support. “I will tell you right now this, office is very unique in California,” the presenter…

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