Coffee & Conversation - Single District Counties - Structure & Finance - Part B
Welcome back to Part B of this episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast! In this continuation, our host Jeff Harris, Del Norte County Superintendent of Schools, builds on the discussion exploring a unique part of California’s educational system: Single District Counties — how they’re structured and how their finances work.
Jeff is once again joined by Jeff Aranguena, Mariposa County Superintendent of Schools, Michael Fine, CEO of FCMAT, and Greg Bowen, Assistant Superintendent of Business for Del Norte County Schools. Together, they continue their deep dive into the small number of California counties operating under this model, further examining how responsibilities are divided between the County Office of Education and the School District and expanding on the financial processes that make Single District Counties distinct.
Host:
Jeff Harris — Del Norte County Superintendent of Schools
Guests:
Jeff Aranguena — Mariposa County Superintendent of Schools
Michael Fine — CEO, Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT)
Greg Bowen — Assistant Superintendent of Business, Del Norte County Schools
14 Nov 2025
Single District Counties - Structure & Finance - Part A - Coffee & Conversations Podcast #114
Welcome back to another episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast! In this installment, our host Jeff Harris, Del Norte County Superintendent of Schools, sits down with a panel of statewide experts to explore a unique part of California’s educational system: Single District Counties — how they’re structured and how their finances work.
Joining Jeff are Jeff Aranguena, Mariposa County Superintendent of Schools, Michael Fine, CEO of FCMAT, and Greg Bowen, Assistant Superintendent of Business for Del Norte County Schools. Together, they take a closer look at the small number of California counties that operate under this model, discuss how responsibilities are divided between the County Office of Education and the School District, and shed light on the distinct financial processes that make Single District Counties different.
Host:
Jeff Harris — Del Norte County Superintendent of Schools
Guests:
Jeff Aranguena — Mariposa County Superintendent of Schools
Michael Fine — CEO, Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT)
Greg Bowen — Assistant Superintendent of Business, Del Norte County Schools
12 Apr 2024
CASA and Accrescent - Coffee & Conversations Podcast: #113
Welcome back to another Coffee & Conversation Podcast! Today our host Jeff Harris superintendent of schools is joined by two key figures in this community. That being Thomas Rector a man with many titles but most importantly a former Director of CASA Del Norte and the current director of CASA Del Norte Christine Slette. Together they are here to talk about the importance of CASA to the community and how utilizing community resources like daily centers and parenting conferences guidance can positively affect both youths and their parents or guardians. Join us as we delve into these impactful topics.
If are interested in CASA Del Norte or want to learn more. Visit their website casadn.org
Host:
Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools
Guests:
Thomas Rector - CEO National Speaker and presenter of BioSocial Cognition Theory
Christine Slette - Director of CASA Del Norte
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