Board Committees
2026-2027 Board Committee Representatives
| Committee | Description | Chairperson | Vice Chair | Member(s) | ACOE Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | The Facilities Comm. provides research, guidance, and recommendations to assure safe and appropriate facilities for every student and employee of ACOE, along with ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. | Ken Berrick | Ana Vasudeo | Eileen McDonald | Alicia Masri |
| Policy & Legislation | The Policy and Legislation Committee reviews and recommends Board policies and positions on legislation pertinent to education. | Aisha Knowles | Janevette Cole | Ana Vasudeo | Sailaja Suresh Marcelo Quiñones |
| Budget | The Budget Committee is responsible for reviewing ACOE's annual budget reports, along with providing information and guidance to the Board during the process of budget adoption. | Angela Normand | Ken Berrick | Aisha Knowles | Allan Garde Anne Marie Gordon |
| Ad Hoc Comm. on IDT and Expulsion Appeals and Redistricting | The Ad Hoc Committee on IDT and Expulsion Appeals and Redistricting will provide research and guidance on interdistrict transfer appeals and redistricting issues. | Aisha Knowles | Angela Normand | Cheryl Cook-Kallio | Sailaja Suresh Alysse Castro |
| Interagency Representatives | Collaborate with agencies across the county, such as the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, Alameda County Behavioral Health Services, Alameda County Probation, etc. | Aisha Knowles | Alysse Castro | ||
| Statewide Association Advisors | Report on upcoming and recent actions, issues, and activities of statewide and county education associations. |
CSBA/ACCBE: Cheryl Cook-Kallio
CTA/NEA: Angela Normand
CCSA: Ken Berrick
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Alysse Castro | ||
| Liaison for ACOE Charter Schools / Ad Hoc Charter Review Procedures | Update the Board on activities, events, needs, and challenges of ACOE-approved charter schools, including allowing board members to be informed and visit school sites. | Angela Normand | Aisha Knowles | Cheryl Cook-Kallio | Juwen Lam |
| TriValley SELPA | The Tri-Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is a regional office that assures the provision of special education and related services to students with disabilities ages 0-22 residing in east Alameda County. | Cheryl Cook-Kallio | Eric Guthertz | ||