Welcome back to another episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast! In this installment, our host Jeff Harris, Del Norte County Superintendent of Schools, sits down with a panel of statewide experts to explore a unique part of California’s educational system: Single District Counties — how they’re structured and how their finances work. Joining Jeff are Jeff Aranguena, Mariposa County Superintendent of Schools, Michael Fine, CEO of FCMAT, and Greg Bowen, Assistant Superintendent of Business for Del Norte County Schools. Together, they take a closer look at the small number of California counties that operate under this model, discuss how responsibilities are divided between the County Office of Education and the School District, and shed light on the distinct financial processes that make Single District Counties different. Host: Jeff Harris — Del Norte County Superintendent of Schools Guests: Jeff Aranguena — Mariposa County Superintendent of Schools Michael Fine — CEO, Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) Greg Bowen — Assistant Superintendent of Business, Del Norte County Schools