Contact: Xanthi Soriano, SCOE Executive Communications Director
Cell (916) 261-6219 • Email: xsoriano@scoe.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 20, 2025
Sacramento, CA—Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools David W. Gordon today declared his intention to retire in June 2027, marking the start of a leadership transition process for the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE).
“Today, I am announcing that I plan to retire from the Sacramento County Office of Education as of June 30, 2027. I am making this announcement to give our Board of Education ample time to search for my successor and ensure a smooth transition in leadership. In the meantime, nothing will change in SCOE’s management structure as we continue our strong collaboration with our school district and community partners as well as our statewide and local initiatives.
“As I move through my 21st year as Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools, I want to thank my SCOE colleagues, community partners, state and local leaders, and our outstanding Board of Education. It has been the honor of my life to serve the students, families, educators, and community members of our great state and Sacramento County. Our work has been about seeing opportunity in challenge—and proving what is possible when we work together. I am deeply grateful to the Board, my colleagues, and our partners for their leadership, collaboration, and dedication to the students and families we serve.”
About the Sacramento County Office of Education
The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) plays a leadership role in the delivery of quality education to the students in Sacramento County, which is home to the California state capital, comprising 1.4 million residents and seven cities. SCOE directly educates more than 30,000 children and adults each year—including thousands of district teachers who attend training sessions and workshops. It provides support services to more than 255,000 students in 13 school districts, four of which are some of the state’s largest. SCOE provides technical assistance, curriculum and instructional support, staff development, legal and financial advice, and oversight to Sacramento County school districts. Its programs and services are available to schools, districts, and other county offices of education across the region.
Considered a leader of the Capital Service Region—a 10-county area consisting of Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties—SCOE is one of 58 county offices of education in California. SCOE staff work year-round, providing services that complement and supplement those offered by public school districts in Sacramento County.
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