NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Kindra Britt
Email: kbritt@cacountysupts.org
July 15, 2024
Tehama County Superintendent of Schools Richard DuVarney Elected as 2024-2025 President of California County Superintendents
Sacramento, CA – (July 15, 2024) – Tehama County Superintendent of Schools Richard DuVarney has been elected as the 2024-2025 President of the California County Superintendents, after serving as President-elect this past year. The California County Superintendents support the 58 county superintendents of Schools across the state, working together to promote, influence, and advocate for a high-quality education for all public students in California.
An educator for nearly 40 years, DuVarney has served as Tehama County Superintendent for the last 8 years, and had previously also served as county superintendent in Lassen County. In addition to his public service in schools, DuVarney has also been very active in educational organizations such as Small School Districts Associations, Association of California School Administrators, various community organizations and events that help support student success.
“I have dedicated my entire career to public education, and look forward to serving students in this new statewide role, where I have the honor and great responsibility to advocate for all students in our state,” DuVarney said. “My experiences from small and rural communities will help strengthen the voice of students from these areas across the state, to ensure that every student has the same opportunity regardless of where they call home.”
DuVarney assumed the role as President as of July 1, and his term will end on June 30, 2025. Joining DuVarney on the 2024-2025 Executive Committee is President-elect Dr. Todd Finnell, Imperial County Superintendent of Schools. Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, Placer County Superintendent of Schools, will serve as the Immediate Past President.
