Oregon Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction
| Oregon Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $163,932 |
| 2023-25 FY Budget: | $5,899,138,262 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the pleasure of the governor |
| Authority: | Oregon Statutes, Chapter 326.111 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
Oregon Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction
Charlene Williams | |
| Other Oregon Executive Offices | |
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The Oregon Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction is an executive position in the Oregon state government.
As part of Gov. John Kitzhaber's 2011 reorganization of the entire state education system, the official title and duties of superintendent of public instruction fall to the governor. However, the governor is able to select a deputy in order to oversee the Oregon Department of Education. Thus, the deputy superintendent is the chief administrative officer for all public school matters.[1]
Current officeholder
The current Oregon Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction is Charlene Williams (nonpartisan). Williams assumed office in 2023.
Authority
The office of Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction is established in Chapter 326 of the Oregon Statutes.
Chapter 326.111: Department of Education; composition; functions
| The Department of Education is created and shall function under the direction and control of the State Board of Education with the Superintendent of Public Instruction serving as an administrative officer for public school matters.[1] |
Qualifications
The governor serves as the superintendent of schools following approval of Senate Bill 552 in 2011. The deputy superintendent is appointed by the governor and serves at the governor's pleasure. Candidates for deputy superintendent must have at least five years of experience in elementary or secondary school administration to qualify for the position.[2]
Elections
In the past the superintendent was elected for a term of four years. However, this changed in 2011. As part of Gov. John Kitzhaber's reorganization of the entire state education system, the governor began appointing the position after Susan Castillo left office in the summer of 2012.[2]
Full history
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2010 On May 18, 2010, Susan Castillo won re-election to the office of Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction. She defeated Ron Maurer in the general election.
2006 On May 16, 2006, Susan Castillo won re-election to the office of Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction. She defeated Deborah L. Andrews in the general election.
2002 On May 21, 2002, Susan Castillo won election to the office of Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction. She defeated Rob Kremer and Stan Bunn in the general election.
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Vacancies
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Duties
The official duties of the deputy superintendent are outlined in Chapter 326 of the Oregon Statutes[1]
- Act as administrative officer of the State Board of Education.
- Act as executive head of the Department of Education and direct and supervise all activities of the department.
- Assist all district school boards and education service district boards in answering questions concerning the proper administration of the school laws, the rules of the State Board of Education and the ministerial duties of school officers and teachers. The decision of the superintendent shall guide school officers and teachers in the performance of their duties relating to the matters decided. The superintendent may submit any question to the State Board of Education which shall then decide the question.
- Obtain and compile such statistical information relative to the condition and operation of the public schools as the superintendent or the state board may consider advisable for the advancement of education and for the information of the state board and the public.
- Appoint, subject to the State Personnel Relations Law and with the approval of the State Board of Education, such personnel as may be necessary for the performance of the duties of the office of the superintendent. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may designate one or more suitable persons to sign or countersign warrants, vouchers, certificates or other papers and documents requiring the signature of the superintendent.
- Administer and supervise adult education programs in the public elementary and secondary schools.
- Perform such other functions as may be necessary to the performance of the duties of the superintendent.
State budget
- See also: Oregon state budget and finances
The budget for the Department of Education for the 2023-25 biennium was $5,899,138,262.[3]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2023
In 2023, the officer's salary was $163,932, according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $174,900, according to the Council of State Governments.[5]
2021
In 2021, the superintendent received a salary of $155,124, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2020
In 2020, the superintendent received a salary of $157,581, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2019
In 2019, the superintendent received a salary of $157,581, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2018
In 2018, the superintendent received a salary of $157,581, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2017
In 2017, the superintendent received a salary of $157,581, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2016
In 2016, the superintendent received a salary of $225,300, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2015
In 2015, the superintendent received a salary of $225,300, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2014
In 2014, the superintendent received a salary of $241,122, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2013
In 2013, the superintendent received a salary of $72,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97310-0203
Phone: (503) 947-5600
Fax: (503) 378-5156
See also
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- Superintendent of Schools
- Oregon school districts
- Oregon Department of Education
- Public education in Oregon
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Oregon Legislature, "Title 30: Education and Culture," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oregon Legislature, "Senate Bill 552," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Oregon Legislature, "2023-25 Budget Highlights Update," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 21, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 28, 2022
- ↑ ISSUU, "The Book of the States | 2020 | Volume 52," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 8, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," January 28, 2014
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