CASCWA'S Superintendents' Executive Council

Supes' Exec. Council: Attendance Recovery Webinar Tools-

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About the Council

The CASCWA Superintendents Executive Council is a statewide advisory body designed to strengthen the connection between CASCWA and California superintendents. The Council offers a forum for high-level collaboration focused on student attendance, well-being, and systemic solutions to barriers in education.

Purpose & Objectives

• Foster collaboration between superintendents/aspiring superintendents and CASCWA leadership

• Elevate district executive leadership perspectives to inform CASCWA's strategic priorities

• Identify and scale effective practices to reduce chronic absenteeism and support student success

• Inform policy, funding, and legislative efforts impacting pupil services

Membership

• Comprised of superintendent and aspiring executive leaders from diverse districts across California. Invitation-based; selected by CASCWA leadership for their impact and alignment with our mission. 

• • Current Members:

  • Chair: Erica Peterson, CASCWA State Executive Director

  • Dr. Don English, CASCWA State President; Director of Children Deserve Success- San Bernardino CSOS; Board President- Chaffey UHSD

  • Sherman Garnett, CASCWA Legislative Representative; Board Member-Upland USD

  • Dr. Dennis Wiechmann, Superintendent, Sanger USD 

  • Dr. Michele Bowers, Superintendent Emeritus, Lancaster ESD 

  • Emily Bailard, CEO, EveryDay Labs

  • Barrett Snider, Partner, Capital Advisors Group 

  • Susan Cook, Chief Operations Officer, Retired, School Innovations & Achievement

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