Note: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for information that describes the divisions (if any exist) of a state executive office. with a bachelors degree and a teaching certificate, and he earned a masters degree in public administration from the University of North CarolinaChapel Hill. Wick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Authority of the Legislature to define powers and duties of the Elections are held in November and the winner assumes office the following January, serving until a successor is elected and qualified. 3) Top-down, one-size-fits-all policy does not work well with a state as diverse as Washington. 2) While the political class argues, the coronavirus has forced parents to look at other ways of educating their students. How old were you at the time? Tel 425-936-1200 | Fax 425-936-1213 | Safety Tip . } clear: both; | color: black; } } Provides assistance to districts in the acquisition of funding to develop curricula and instructional materials in conjunction with native language practitioners and tribal elders. "Many of our textbooks haven't kept up with that diversity. position: relative; margin-top: 0px; The Superintendent of Public Instruction may not declare a partisan affiliation. No, but there has to be some domain knowledge in order to be effective. font-size: 1.25em; display: inline-block; This is a chance to diversify those narratives," State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said. .results_table_container { Education wars waged a century ago show how content restrictions can Policy: Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell The Communication & Digital Mediadepartment serves as the chief liaison between the agency and the media, ensures the Superintendent's priorities are reflected in agency messaging, and oversees the agency's brand. } } .race_header.green { On November 4, 2008, Randy Dorn won election to the office of Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction. Oversees the Agency Support, Communications, CISL, Financial Resources, GovernmentRelations,Human Resources, Information Technology, and Legal Affairs divisions. color: white; background-color: grey; background-color: #db0000; His professional experience includes working as an integrated support planning and management specialist at Boeing and as adjunct faculty for Gonzaga University. Provides technical assistance and professional development designed to support and facilitate special education program improvement efforts by disseminating evidence-based and promising practices for the development of academic, health, and post-school outcomes for students eligible under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Provides operating budget development and monitoring support to all agency programs. https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Dennis_Wick&oldid=8102111, Pages using DynamicPageList3 dplreplace parser function, Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate, 2020, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate, 2020, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) policy, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. position: absolute; School districts | [7], In 2018, the superintendent received a salary of $134,212 according to the Council of State Governments. Like all members of executive branch, the Superintendent of Public Instruction was established as a partisan position by the Washington State Constitution in 1889. Assists school districts and other organizations in providing high-quality nutrition programs. .results_row.winner { What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? The session lasted 72 hours and the Boeing tax incentives were passed overwhelmingly in both the House and Senate. OSPI has created resources for families and educators to help understand recent changes to student discipline rules. Strives for continuous quality and process improvement using industry standards and best practices. margin-bottom:0px; Thisincludes establishing and implementing short-and long-termgoals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for government relations support. Added civics education as a graduation requirement for all students. The board's responsibilities include development of accountability standards, assessment of charter school performance and creation of programs to ensure career and college readiness.[3]. font-weight: 300; $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); Chris Reykdal leads in race for Superintendent of Public Instruction Reykdal assumed office in 2017. }) 1) I am personally passionate about Education policy. When, during a recess of the legislature, a vacancy shall happen in any office, the appointment to which is vested in the legislature, or when at any time a vacancy shall have occurred in any other state office, for the filling of which vacancy no provision is made elsewhere in this Constitution, the governor shall fill such vacancy by appointment, which shall expire when a successor shall have been elected and qualified. Adding critical staffing positions will increase OSPI's ability to be responsive to the ever-evolving needs and requirements of the K-12 system and the 1.1 . width: 50px; This is accomplished through professional development, technical assistance, program support, and managing resources to benefit USDA Child Nutrition Program recipients. Coordinates data governance within OSPI by overseeing the development and implementation of a K12 education data system for financial, student, and educator data. }) width: 150px; .race_header.democratic { .votebox-covid-disclaimer { The general election for superintendent of public instruction was held on November 8, 2016. background-color: #ccc; position: relative; font-size: 2em; margin: 0px 10px; Provides leadership for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), Consolidated Program Review (CPR), Early Learning, Educational Technology, Environmental Education and Sustainability, Elementary School Counseling, Open Education Resources (OER), and School Library Media Programs. The main administrative departments are: display: inline-block; Websites, SBE Elections, Contact Info, more Learning Standards & Instructional Materials, Professional Certification Webinars and Presentations, Privacy and Data - Protecting Student Privacy, Apportionment, Enrollment, and Fiscal Reports. Coordinates planning, construction, and renovationof school buildings. background-color: #6db24f; State Superintendent Areas of Focus A window into the State Superintendent's current work and thinking Budget information The department has released significant aspects of our 2019-21 proposal. To view the electoral history dating back to 2000 for the office of Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, click [show] to expand the section. New Des Moines superintendent: Leaders will be 'anchored in empathy' background-color: #f9f9f9; } } margin-top: 1em; The founders of this state thought education important enough that they explicitly mention education in the state constitution and also provided for the position I am running for today. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { I made them proud when I became the first in my family to graduate from college. In his run for the legislature, Reykdal was the leading Democratic vote-getter in the August primary. , See also:Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2020. font-size: .9em; Olympia, WA 98504-7200. Counties | margin-bottom: -2px !important; Superintendent of Public Instruction - Office of the Superintendent of Duties of the superintendent of public instruction. - Washington Collaborates with agency business partners to ensure common understanding of business needs and ensure consistent delivery of information technology services. [11], In 2014, the superintendent was paid an estimated $121,618 according to the Council of State Governments. Superintendent Arntzen Welcomes United States Office of Special Elections in 2023 | The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms WashingtonStateSuperintendentofPublicInstruction. The Superintendent of Public Instruction also serves on the board. [9], In 2016, the superintendent received a salary of $132,883 according to the Council of State Governments. padding-left: 0; Works with former military members in helping them become qualified teachers. While the things that are learned may be the same, the learning environments across the state are very different. Reykdal was born in Snohomish, Washington on September 12, 1972. .race_header.republican { background-color: #f9d334; Additionally, the division provides investigative and technical services to school districts throughout the state. U.S. Congress | In 2002, he was promoted to deputy director for administration. MADISON State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today on coming to an agreement with legislators to support AB 321 regarding overhauling reading instruction in Wisconsin schools. width: 100%; David Spring, M. Develops and implements policies, while providing oversight of the agencys compliance with the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) and the Preservation and Destruction of Public Records (RCW 40.14). vertical-align: middle; Mr. Hamoudi then directed the committee's attention to Ms. Hohman, who offered an overview of the Task Force 2.0's 2022 Recommendations to the Washington State Supreme Court on Race and Washington's Criminal Justice . Federal courts | font-size: 12px; After high school, Reykdal attended Washington State University, graduating in 1994. The Broad Center Announces 2023-24 Cohort of the Fellowship for Public .electionsectionheading { Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Maia Espinoza has announced that she is running against the divisive Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and is this week's Newsmaker Interview. Election procedure changes in 2020 } font-weight: 200; Requirements, alternatives, transcripts, more, State assessments, appealing scores, more. top: -1px; Disseminates formative assessments for teachers to use in the classroom for the purpose of monitoring instruction and improving learning. } Lance Christensen on Twitter: "Patrick, this is a great idea! I am VP P.O. .votebox_bp_logo { DONATE AT http . text-align: left !important; OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K12 education in Washington state. I would love to help you Show more. Chris and his wife, Kim, live in historic Tumwater with their two children, Carter and Kennedy. Distributes billions of dollars in state and federal funding to school districts. .inner_percentage.Green { In this capacity, they lead efforts to connect policymakers, schools, families, and communities with research and information about effective educational improvement strategies. font-size: 1.2em; Supports content and assessment in subject areas including English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health/PE. This Washington-related article is a stub. Leads agency initiatives involving cultural competency, recruitment, and workplace flexibility. [1] A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district from 1987 to 1995. Coordinates grant administration, federal and state funding, data, compliance to regulatory guidance, and federal guidance support for various Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)/Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) federal and state programs, including, Title I, Part A, Learning Assistance, Highly Capable, Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP), and Rural and Low-Income Schools (RLIS). Maintains data systems to serve the needs of policymakers and education stakeholders including educators, families, school administrators, the Legislature, OSPI staff, and the public.