July brings a new calendar year to our districts and is usually a month to wrap up the past year’s activities and make sure that plans for new initiatives and program improvements are underway.  This July finds many districts struggling with great uncertainty and difficult decisions regarding budgets as the legislature continues its marathon struggle to reconcile revenue and spending.

CCCAOE remains closely attuned to the budget negotiations and their implications for CTE. Among many tasks, CCCAOE Board members communicate through their regions when information is to be disseminated or input sought. I am pleased to introduce the new Board members elected for 2009-2011 and thank them warmly for their willingness to serve on your behalf for the promotion of CTE in California.

Kim Schenk, President
Dean, Diablo Valley College