Windsor schools chief to run for Sonoma County superintendent job

Windsor Unified School District Superintendent Steve Herrington
announced his candidacy for county Superintendent of Schools at a
school board meeting Tuesday night.
In a short statement he gave his reasons for running and asked
for his board’s support.
“This past summer I have met with superintendents throughout
Sonoma County to ascertain the leadership qualities that they would
seek in the next county superintendent,” he said. “Today I seek
your support and announce by candidacy for Sonoma County’s
Superintendent of Schools.
“I believe I offer demonstrated experience, dedication, fiscal
efficiency and collaborative leadership to the students and
families of this community, and I will be so invested in the
success of all Sonoma County public schools should I be
elected.”
Board President Ted Seche assured Herrington he had the full
support of the elected body. “To lose him as a superintendent would
be unfortunate because he’s done so much for this district.” he
said. “Superintendent of Schools is the next logical next step for
him. He certainly has our support.”
Herrington, 61, has served in Windsor since 2004 and has 25
years experience overall. He also taught for eight years. If
elected in the June election, Herrington wouldn’t take office until
January 2010. That would give the district seven months to find a
new superintendent.
The county schools Superintendent is charged with providing
leadership, support and fiscal oversight for the county’s 71,000
students in 40 schools districts.
The job is currently held by Dr. Carl Wong, who was elected by
voters in 2002 and again in 2006.
“I have not finalized, nor have I made public, my decision on
whether I’ll run for a third term,” said Wong on Wednesday. He said
he plans to announce his decision in January.