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Illinois Superintendent of Education
| Illinois Superintendent of Education | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the pleasure of the Illinois Board of Education |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the Illinois Board of Education |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Christopher Koch |
| Assumed office: | December 1, 2006 |
| Compensation: | $189,996 |
| Other Illinois Executive Offices | |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Christopher Koch. He was appointed as by the State Board of Education effective December 1, 2006.[2]
Authority
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Duties
The superintendent, along with the board of education, sets educational policies and guidelines for public and private schools, preschool through grade 12, as well as vocational education. It analyzes the aims, needs and requirements of education and recommends legislation to the General Assembly and Governor.[3]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2012
In 2012, the Illinois Superintendent of Education was paid an estimated $189,996. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
2010
In 2010, the Illinois Superintendent of Education was paid an estimated $189,996 according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
Contact Information
The Illinois State Board of Education has two offices:[5]
100 N. 1st Street
Springfield, IL 62777
Phone: (866) 262-6663
100 W. Randolph
Suite 14-300
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 814-2220
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Education "Mission Statement" Accessed December 20, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board Of Education, "Dr. Christopher A. Koch," accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Education "State Board of Education" Accessed December 20, 2012
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved September 5, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Education "Divisions" Accessed December 20, 2012
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