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The California Superintendent of Public Instruction is an elected, constitutional, state executive position in the California state government. The superintendent oversees the California Department of Education and, by extension, all of the state of California's public schools. He or she executes the policies of the California Board of Education, which is the school system's primary governing body. The superintendent also manages the operational side of the school system; he or she licenses teachers, maintains school property, and fulfills other administrative duties. Current officeholderThe current superintendent is Tony Thurmond, who was first elected to the nonpartisan office in 2018 and assumed office on December 3, 2018.[1] The office of superintendent is established by California statute.[2] California Education Code, Sections 33302 and 33303
QualificationsLike all state elected officials, the superintendent of education must be a registered voter in the state. Additionally, he or she must not have served two terms in office since November 6, 1990, when state office term limits were adopted into the state Constitution.[3] ElectionsSuperintendents are elected every four years during gubernatorial election years (e.g. 2014, 2018, 2022, etc.). Winners take office on the first Monday in January following their election.[4] The office of superintendent is technically nonpartisan, so all candidates run without any party affiliation in both primary and general elections.[5] California Constitution, Article 2, Section 6
2022See also: California Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2022General election Nonpartisan primary election 2018See also: California Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2018General election Nonpartisan primary election 2014See also: California down ballot state executive elections, 2014
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Term limitsSuperintendents of public instruction, like other constitutional state executives, face an absolute limit of two terms in office.[6] VacanciesVacancies in the office of superintendent are filled by the governor.[7] DutiesThe superintendent of public instruction is the administrative head of the California Department of Education; he or she executes the policies made by the state Board of Education and oversees the operation of the state's public school system. The superintendent provides local and county school boards with blank teachers certificates, oversees all state education employees, organizes adult education programs, evaluates the performance of public schools and manages departmental facilities and resources, among other duties.[8] DivisionsAs of January 12, 2021, divisions within the Superintendent of Public Instruction's Office included:[9]
State budgetSee also: California state budget and financesThe budget for the State Department of Education in the 2021-2022 fiscal year was $114,138,236,000.[10] CompensationThe salaries of California's elected executives are determined by the California Citizens Compensation Commission, a seven-member board appointed by the governor to six-year terms. The commission was established after voters passed Proposition 112, an amendment to the California Constitution, in 1990. Commissioners meet prior to June 30 of each year to determine salary recommendations with changes effective the following December. From 2001 to 2013, the commission voted to increase salaries or benefits five times and decreased or made no changes to salaries eight times.[11] 2021In 2021, the superintendent received a salary of $182,189, according to the Council of State Governments.[12] 2020In 2020, the superintendent received a salary of $182,189 according to the Council of State Governments.[13] 2019In 2019, the superintendent received a salary of $175,182 according to the Council of State Governments.[14] 2018In 2018, the superintendent received a salary of $170,080 according to the Council of State Governments.[15] 2017In 2017, the superintendent received a salary of $165,126 according to the Council of State Governments.[16] 2016In 2016, the superintendent's salary was increased to $158,775 according to the Council of State Governments.[17] 2015In 2015, the superintendent's salary was increased to $154,150 according to the Council of State Governments.[18] 2014In 2014, the superintendent received a salary of $151,127 according to the Council of State Governments.[19] 2013In 2013, the superintendent received a salary of $151,127 according to the Council of State Governments.[20] 2010In 2010, the superintendent received a salary of $151,127 according to the Council of State Governments.[21] Historical officeholders'Note: In the table below, the third column identifies officeholders as nonpartisan based on the official nonpartisan status of the office and not the party the elected official was a registered member of.
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What does California Superintendent of Public Instruction do?The superintendent is elected to a four-year term, serves as the state's chief spokesperson for public schools, provides education policy and direction to local school districts, and also serves as an ex officio member of governing boards of the state's higher education system.
Who is the current superintendent of public instruction in California?Superintendent Thurmond is an educator, social worker, and public school parent who has served Californians for more than 15 years in elected office. Previously, he served on the Richmond City Council, the West Contra Costa Unified School Board, and in the California State Assembly representing District 15.
How much does a superintendent of Los Angeles school district make?As of Oct 2, 2022, the average annual pay for a School Superintendent in Los Angeles is $91,662 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $44.07 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,762/week or $7,638/month.
How do you become a superintendent in California?How to become a superintendent in 5 steps. Gain valuable experience as a principal. ... . Obtain a doctoral degree. ... . Pass any necessary exams and gain superintendent licensure. ... . Apply for the position and secure appointment as a superintendent. ... . Start leading your district.. |
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