Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin
Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin | |
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Nonpartisan) | |
Term length | Four years, no term limits |
Constituting instrument | Wisconsin Constitution of 1848, Article X |
Inaugural holder | Eleazer Root |
Formation | January 1, 1849 |
Salary | $127,047[1] |
Website | Official page |
The superintendent of public instruction, sometimes referred to as the state superintendent of schools, is a constitutional officer within the executive branch of the
Election and term of office
The superintendent of public instruction is elected by the people of Wisconsin on a
In the event of a vacancy in the office, the governor may appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of the term.[7] The state superintendent may also be removed from office through an impeachment trial.[8]
Powers and duties
The state superintendent has broad superintending authority over public schools, as prescribed by the state constitution.[9] They ascertains the condition of Wisconsin's public schools, stimulates interest in education, and promotes the sharing of means and methods employed in improving schools.[10] The state superintendent has the duty to supervise and inspect public schools and day schools for disabled children, advise local principals, and offer assistance in organization and reorganization.[11] The state superintendent also publishes and disseminates an array of reports, bulletins and other media for the public on K-12 education, including on school organization, attendance, management practices, and performance.[12]
Furthermore, the state superintendent audits the accounts of Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs) organized in Wisconsin, supervises boundary reorganization, advises CESA administrators, and provide assistance in organizing CESA agencies.[13] Appeals from school districts and CESAs are adjudicated by the state superintendent as well.[14] Likewise, the state superintendent licenses teachers and certifies school nurses practicing in Wisconsin, oversees and promotes public libraries, approves all driver education courses offered by school districts and like units of government, and acts as agent for the receipt and disbursement of federal and state aids to school districts.[15][16][17][18][19]
Aside from his or her routine functions, the state superintendent holds an annual convention of school district administrators and CESA coordinators.
Failed attempts to weaken office
During his time as governor,
See also
References
- ^ Salaries of Wisconsin State Elected Officials (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. 2019. p. 2. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ Wisconsin Constitution Art. X, http://www.legis.state.wi.us/statutes/wisconst.pdf
- ^ "Article X, Section 1, Wisconsin Constitution". Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Chapter 6, 2007-2008 Wisconsin Blue Book" (PDF). Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1940, p. 247.
- ^ "Article X, Section 1, Wisconsin Constitution". Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Section 17.19, Wis. Stats". Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Article VII, Section 1, Wisconsin Constitution". Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Article X, Section 1, Wisconsin Constitution". Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 115.28(1)". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 115.28(3)". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 115.28(4)". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 115.28(3m)". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 115.28(5)". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 115.28(7)". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 115.28(7m)". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 115.28(11)". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 115.28(9)". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 43.03". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 115.28(6)". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov.
- ^ "Board of Regents | University of Wisconsin System". Wisconsin.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ "The Board - HEAB". heab.state.wi.us.
- ^ "Educational Communications Board - Public Media for Wisconsin". ecb.org.
- ^ Pommer, Matt (July 6, 1996). "Dark Horse is Tommy Thompson". The Capital Times. Archived from the original on 2013-05-12. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
- ^ "1997 Wisconsin Act 27" (PDF). Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Famous Cases of the Wisconsin Supreme Court" (PDF). Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Opinion, Thompson v. Craney" (PDF). www.wicourts.gov. Retrieved 2021-03-03.