The governing body of WOCCSE is the Superintendents’ Council that is composed of the superintendents from each of the five member districts.

Dr. Katherine Stopp, Chairperson
Fountain Valley School District

Dr. Leisa Winston, Member
Huntington Beach City School District

Dr. Clint Harwick, Member
Huntington Beach Union High School District   

Dr. Michael Conroy, Vice Chairperson
Ocean View School District   

Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen, Member
Westminster School District
              

Members of the Superintendents’ Council are responsible to the governing boards of the local education agencies in the SELPA.  Policies and procedures adopted by the Council provide direction for all aspects of the SELPA, including uniform practices to be used by the member districts in the provision of special education programs and services outlined in the Local Plan.  The Council has fiscal responsibilities for reviewing and approving the WOCCSE budget and the allocation of special education funds to the member districts.  Meetings are held four times a year.