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Louisiana Superintendent of Education
| Louisiana Superintendent of Education | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Determined by Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education |
| Authority: | Louisiana Constitution, Article 8, Section 2 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | John White |
| Assumed office: | January 11, 2012 |
| Compensation: | $275,000 |
| Other Louisiana Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Commissioner • Labor Commissioner • Public Service Commission | |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is John White. He was appointed by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on January 11, 2012.[1]
Authority
Article 8, Section 2 of the Louisiana Constitution establishes the State Superintendent of Education:
| There shall be a superintendent of education for public elementary and secondary education... |
Qualifications
Qualifications for the superintendent are set by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. They are broken down into three categories - general, experience, and professional skills.[2]
- General qualifications:
- advanced degree in public administration, education, or related area
- background in the formulation and implementation of public policy
- strong academic background
- Experience:
- proven record of success in administration
- demonstrated ability to achieve positive results
- credibility in his/her current profession
- proven record of team building
- Professional skills:
- proven decision-making skills
- proven leadership skills
- ability to work effectively with the legislature and executive branches of the government, education, business, and civic organizations; and
- outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Appointments
The state superintendent of education is appointed by a two-thirds vote of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and confirmed by the Senate.
Term limits
The superintendent enters into a contract with the board, who determines the length of contract, but it cannot extend past the end of the term of office by the members making the appointment. However, the superintendent may serve until the next board makes an appointment.[2]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy during the regular term, the deputy superintendent fills the position until the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education makes an appointment.
Duties
Article 8, Section 2 of the Louisiana Constitution outlines the duties of the State Superintendent of Education:
| He shall be the administrative head of the Department of Education and shall implement the policies of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the laws affecting schools under its jurisdiction. The qualifications and other powers, functions, duties, and responsibilities of the superintendent shall be provided by law. |
The mission statement of the office is "to recommend and implement public education policy in accordance with the Louisiana Constitution, legislation, and regulations of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)."[3]
Divisions
The DOE has six main divisions:[4]
Office of Public Affairs
- The Office of Public Affairs handles public information activities and serves as a liaison between the State Superintendent of Education and public audiences, partners, and education stakeholders.
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Office of Governmental Affairs
- The Office of Governmental Affairs coordinates legislative issues that impact K-12 education.
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Office of Policy
- The Office of Policy works within and outside LDOE to create, champion, and implement initiatives that will help Louisiana reach its critical student outcome goals efficiently and effectively.
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Superintendent's Delivery Unit
- The Superintendent's Delivery Unit helps LDOE realign and dedicate its resources to most effectively support the needs of local school districts as they strive to improve educational outcomes.
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Bureau of Internal Audit
- The Bureau of Internal Audit serves as an auditor for LDOE activities and has a dual-reporting responsibility to BESE and the Superintendent of Education.
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Office of General Counsel
- The Office of General Counsel provides legal support and representation to LDOE, as well as guidance for local school districts, parents, and stakeholders.
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Compensation
The annual salary of the superintendent is set by the BESE and subject to approval of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.
2012
In 2012, Superintendent John White's contract was set at $275,000-a-year.[5]
2010
In 2010, the Louisiana Superintendent of Education was paid an estimated $341,458 according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
Contact information
State Superintendent of Education
Ph. 1.877.453.2721
Louisiana Department of Education
Physical address:
1201 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5243
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
Telephone
Toll-Free: 1.877.453.2721
Fax: 225.342.0193
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Louisiana Department of Education, "STATE EDUCATION BOARD NAMES JOHN WHITE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION," January 11, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 BESE Code, accessed August 27, 2011
- ↑ Louisiana Department of Education, "Mission statement," accessed August 27, 2011
- ↑ Louisiana Department of Education, "Offices," accessed August 27, 2011
- ↑ Times Picayune, "John White's contract as Louisiana superintendent of schools is approved," January 20, 2012
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved June 21, 2011
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