SMC Superintendent Of Schools Announces Retirement

REDWOOD CITY, CA — The San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools has announced her retirement Tuesday and it will be effective Feb. 19. The San Mateo County Board of Education is scheduled to discuss the appointment of an interim superintendent during its Feb. 18 meeting.

Nancy Magee was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

“It has been an incredible honor to serve the students and families of San Mateo County,” Magee said. “I am extremely proud of our students and our schools, and grateful to our community partners. Together with the employees of the County Office, we have worked hard to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to the educational opportunities they deserve, especially students with disabilities and those from historically marginalized communities.”

Throughout her tenure, Superintendent Magee has worked to strengthen resources across the county’s 23 school districts through the San Mateo County Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities. She has also championed the United for Youth Vision 2030 Blueprint in collaboration with the County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) to align youth mental health support and services countywide, officials said.

She led the County Office through the COVID-19 pandemic, earning her the Pillar of the County award from the San Mateo County School Boards Association and Superintendent of the Year from the Association of California School Administrators.

Magee’s also is on several regional boards and committees, including the First 5 San Mateo County Commission, the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of San Mateo County, and The Big Lift leadership team. She is the chair of the Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities and co-chairs the San Mateo County Child Care Partnership Council.

Under her leadership, the County Office has been recognized for its focus on climate change education and sustainable communities, including the 2020 Sustainable San Mateo Sustainability Champion Award and a CA Green Ribbon Schools Gold Achiever award.

Magee is scheduled to receive two awards following her retirement announcement. She will be awarded the “Golden Oak” Award at the 17th District PTA Founders Day Luncheon on Feb. 24. The following day, she will receive The Tom Mohr “Champion of Education” Award from Chamber San Mateo County at its annual luncheon.

“It has been an honor to collaborate and learn from such an innovative and impactful leader," said Hugo Torres, President of the San Mateo County Board of Education. "I wish Nancy the best and will work closely with her to ensure a smooth transition."