County School Trustee

A County School Trustee for the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) oversees county-wide educational programs and services that benefit all school districts within Harris County. Unlike local school boards that focus on individual districts, HCDE Trustees manage programs like special education, adult education, and early childhood services. They are responsible for approving budgets, setting policies, and ensuring the effective delivery of these services, which support schools across the county. Trustees help provide resources and professional development that local districts may not be able to fund on their own. Trustees are elected to serve four-year terms and work to enhance education county-wide.