Maryland Superintendent of Schools
| Maryland Superintendent of Schools | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the Maryland State Board of Education |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Lillian Lowery |
| Assumed office: | July 1, 2012 |
| Compensation: | $195,000 |
| Other Maryland Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Comptroller • Treasurer • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Secretary • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Commissioner • Secretary of Labor • Public Service Commission | |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Lillian Lowery. Lowery was appointed Superintendent by the Maryland State Board of Education in April 2012 and took office on July 1, 2012. She previously served as Delaware Secretary of Education from January 2009 until June 1, 2012.[1]
Appointments
The Superintendent of Schools is appointed by the State Board of Education to a four-year term with the possibility of renewal.
Duties
The Superintendent directs the State Department Of Education and executes policy and regulations put forth by the Board of Education.[2]
The State Superintendent also directly oversees the Division of Library Development and Services and the Division of Rehabilitation Services.
Compensation
In 2010, the Maryland Superintendent of Schools was paid an estimated $195,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[3]
Contact information
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-767-0600
See also
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