At its meeting on January 14, 2009, the Governing Board of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District unanimously voted to appoint Debbie Bettencourt to serve as superintendent beginning with the 2010-11 school year.  Mrs. Bettencourt will take over the duties for retiring superintendent Patrick Godwin.

Deborah Bettencourt has been the Deputy Superintendent for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District since 1997.  She began her 36 year career in education as a teacher in the Tracy Unified School District where she also served as a director of fiscal services.  From 1987 to 1997 Deborah Bettencourt was an assistant superintendent in the Roseville City School District.

Mrs. Bettencourt is highly regarded for her expertise in school business matters and in 2007 the Sacramento Business Journal named her the Chief Financial Officer of the Year for Public Agencies.

According to Board President Teresa Stanley, “Mrs. Bettencourt’s caring for students, broad experience in education, and proven expertise in public school finance make her an excellent choice to lead Folsom Cordova during these challenging times.”

The new superintendent will assume her duties on July 1, 2010.

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Folsom Cordova Unified School District encompasses an area northeast of downtown Sacramento, California. Its boundaries include the cities of Folsom and Rancho Cordova, California, both of which adjoin Highway 50, which leads east to Lake Tahoe. The district is committed to providing excellence in educational programs that carry high expectations for each student´s achievement and success.

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