(KMJ) – Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Jim Yovino confirms he will not seek a third term in office.
Here are the details as released by the FCSS:
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Jim Yovino, who assumed office in 2013, has announced he will not seek a third term in office. He will continue to lead FCSS until his current term ends on January 2, 2023.
“Serving the school districts, families and students of our county has been my greatest honor,” said Yovino. “I am deeply grateful to all in our community and my staff who have been side-by-side with me as we positively change the lives of children through access to quality education and the support services enveloping them to ensure their mental, physical and emotional health. At the end of my term, I will leave FCSS with tremendous confidence that our dedicated team will continue to expand upon the incredible achievements we’ve had together.”
Prior to being elected as the 21st Superintendent of Schools, Yovino served as Deputy Superintendent at FCSS. He was appointed to Fresno County Superintendent of Schools in 2013 and elected in 2014. In his position as Superintendent, Yovino has been a champion for all children by advocating for initiatives and programs addressing the issues of poverty, intervention, civility, homelessness and the importance of early education.
