When citing his educational philosophy, Herbert R. Fischer notes that, Of all public institutions, schools have the best chance of making the greatest difference in the lives of our children and our society.
Public schools offer hope and open the doors to opportunity.
His efforts to make this philosophy a reality define his public service in the San Bernardino County educational system. After his first 100 days in office, he reported on his goals and action plans in each of these areas. As county superintendent, Fischer oversees the programs and operations of the County Superintendent of Schools office. The staff of 1,400 employees provides support to the 33 K-12 districts and 360,000 students in the county. Prior to this appointment, he was superintendent of the Colton Joint Unified School District for seven years.