PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — The Contra Costa County Board of Education selected Sarah Butler as its Board President for the 2026 calendar year during their annual reorganizational meeting on December 17, 2025. Butler, who represents Area 2, steps into the role with a strong commitment to championing high‑quality, equitable education for students across Contra Costa County.
As Board President, Butler will guide the Board’s work in policy development, budget approval, charter appeals and oversight, and interdistrict transfers. Her leadership will help support students enrolled in Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) schools, as well as the broader network of 18 school districts and 286 schools throughout the county.
“I am honored to serve as Board President and continue working alongside my fellow trustees,” Butler said. “Together, we will stay focused on supporting students, families, and educators through innovative programs and collaborative partnerships that strengthen learning opportunities for all.”
Butler has served on the Board since her election in 2018 to Trustee Area 2, which includes Canyon, Concord, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, and portions of Alamo.
Board Member Yazmin Llamas, who represents Area 3, was selected as Vice President. Llamas was elected to the Board in 2024 and represents Bay Point, Clyde, Crockett, Hercules, Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg, Port Costa, Rodeo, and parts of El Sobrante.
The County Board of Education approves policies, regulations, and curriculum for the schools and educational programs operated by the County Office of Education and works with County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey to provide leadership, service, and support to the districts and students of Contra Costa County
About Contra Costa County Office of Education
One of 58 counties in California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public-school student population in the state (approximately 169,261 students). Officially established in 1932, CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of the county’s most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless, or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges.
CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county’s 287 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support to technology infrastructure, communication support, and high-level professional development opportunities for educators. CCCOE maintains a website at www.cocoschools.org.
