Superintendent

 Scott Kuykendall began his career in 1994 as a high school teacher. Since that time, he has served as vice principal, principal, director at both the district and county level, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Options at the Stanislaus County Office of Education, and in 2018* elected as the Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools. He was re-elected in 2022* for a 2^nd term, which began in 2023. 

As Superintendent, he oversees SCOE with a staff of 1,200 and a budget of over $370 million. SCOE provides direct instructional programs and support services to the 25 school districts in Stanislaus County. This includes over 200 public schools and 107,000 students. The office also provides regional programs and services in a seven-county area.

Superintendent Kuykendall's leadership is defined by a deep commitment to the success of all students, recognizing that different students require different experiences. He is the force behind key initiatives like the "Every Day Counts – Attendance Matters" campaign, which has already increased student attendance. This year, his focus is on the growing mental health crisis among adolescents. Through his "Stanislaus Rewired & Inspired" initiative, he is providing valuable resources to parents and school staff, with the goal of replacing the "phone-based childhood" with a healthier, "play-based" one to help reduce student anxiety.

*Sworn in on January 7, 2019

**Sworn in on January 4, 2023