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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Feb 9, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
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Job description
The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and its nearly 1,900 employees work in unison with the 33 K-12 county school districts on behalf of the nearly 414,000 students in approximately 530 schools. The county superintendent provides leadership and advocacy, as well as oversees a wide array of services to support student achievement and accountability, fiscal oversight, personnel and credentialing, information technology and direct student instruction for preschool, alternative and special education students. Among the other responsibilities of the county superintendent, according to the California Education Code, include: visit and examine each school in his or her county at reasonable intervals to observe its operation and to learn of its problems; enforce the use of state textbooks and instructional materials and of high school textbooks and instructional materials regularly adopted by the proper authority; and submit two interim reports during the fiscal year to the county board of education.
Eligibility requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the state, a resident of the school district, a registered voter, and not disqualified by the constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 777 E Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Filing phone number: 909-387-8300
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the county registrar of voters' office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is 1% of the first year salary as of the first day on which a candidate may circulate petitions in-lieu of filing fees; signature requirement if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is 2,000 or more is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 7 percent of the total of registered voters in the district, whichever is less; if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is less than 2,000, requirement is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 14 percent of the total of registered voters in the district in which the candidate seeks nomination, whichever is less.
FAQ
How often is County Superintendent of Schools elected?
The position of County Superintendent of Schools is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in San Bernardino County County, CA?
Filing fee is 1% of the first year salary as of the first day on which a candidate may circulate petitions in-lieu of filing fees; signature requirement if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is 2,000 or more is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 7 percent of the total of registered voters in the district, whichever is less; if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is less than 2,000, requirement is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 14 percent of the total of registered voters in the district in which the candidate seeks nomination, whichever is less.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the county registrar of voters' office.
Where is the filing office?
777 E Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 909-387-8300.
How do I get started running for County Superintendent of Schools?
You can start running for County Superintendent of Schools by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Superintendent of Schools does not include a primary or runoff election.
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