(Imperial County Superintendent of Schools takes a state position)...Dr. Todd Finnell has taken office as the 2025-26 President of the California County Superintendents of Schools.

This after serving as President-elect this past year. Dr. Finnell is only the third County Superintendent from Imperial County to lead the State Association since 1973 when the Association was formed. Others include Dr. Herb Farar in 1987 and John Anderson in 2004. The California County Superintendents support 58 county superintendents of schools across the state, working together to promote, influence, and advocate for a high-quality education for all public schools in California.