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Scott Kuykendall
Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools
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NOT A CURRENT BALLOT CANDIDATE
Biography
Scott Kuykendall began his career in education in 1994 and was elected Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools in 2018, re-elected in 2022. He oversees the Stanislaus County Office of Education, which provides instructional programs and support services to 25 school districts, over 200 public schools, and 107,000 students. His leadership is marked by a deep commitment to student success and varied educational experiences.
Top Priorities
- Increasing student attendance through initiatives like "Every Day Counts – Attendance Matters"
- Addressing the growing mental health crisis among adolescents
- Promoting healthier, "play-based" childhoods to reduce student anxiety via the "Stanislaus Rewired & Inspired" initiative