Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction
| Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $143,779 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $6,555,637,269 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the pleasure of the governor |
| Authority: | Nevada Constitution, Article 11, Section 1 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jhone Ebert | |
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The Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction is a state executive position in the Nevada state government.
The superintendent, appointed by the State Board of Education, oversees the Department of Education and implements policy agreed upon by the board.[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Jhone Ebert. On March 25, 2019, Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) announced Ebert as the next superintendent of public instruction. Her appointment was effective April 2.[2][3]
Authority
The state Constitution addresses the office of superintendent of public instruction in Article 11, Education.
Under Article 11, Section 1:
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The legislature shall encourage by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, literary, scientific, mining, mechanical, agricultural, and moral improvements, and also provide for a superintendent of public instruction...[4] |
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve as superintendent of public instruction, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:[1]
- Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
- Hold a Master's degree in the field of education or school administration
- "Possess the knowledge and ability to carry out the duties required by this title and all other statutes and regulations governing K-12 public education."
Appointments
According to a 2013 law, the superintendent of public instruction is appointed by the governor from a list of three candidates submitted by the State Board of Education. Previously the superintendent was simply selected by the Board of Education.[5][6]
Vacancies
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Duties
The Nevada Department of Education's mission is to elevate student performance by ensuring opportunity, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. The duties of the superintendent are described in the Nevada Revised Statutes 385.175.
NRS 385.175
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State budget
- See also: Nevada state budget and finances
The Department of Education's budget for Fiscal Year 2025 was $6,555,637,269.[8]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $143,779, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2021
In 2021, the superintendent received a salary of $143,779, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2020
In 2020, the superintendent received a salary of $128,998, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2019
In 2019, the superintendent received a salary of $128,998, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2018
In 2018, the superintendent received a salary of $128,998, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2017
In 2017, the superintendent received a salary of $128,998, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2016
In 2016, the superintendent received a salary of $128,998, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2015
In 2015, the superintendent received a salary of $124,908, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2014
In 2014, the superintendent was paid an estimated $124,908, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
2013
In 2013, the superintendent was paid an estimated $121,785, according to the Council of State Governments.[18]
2010
In 2010, the superintendent was paid an estimated $113,295, according to the Council of State Governments.[19]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Email: krheault@doe.nv.gov
Phone: 775/687-9217
Fax: 775/687-9101
Nevada Department of Education
700 East Fifth Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-687-9200
Fax: 775-687-9101
See also
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- Superintendent of Schools
- Nevada state executive offices
- Nevada school districts
- Nevada Department of Education
- Public education in Nevada
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nevada Revised Statutes, "NRS 385.160 Qualifications," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, "Governor Sisolak Appoints Jhone Ebert as Superintendent of Public Instruction," March 25, 2019
- ↑ Nevada Department of Education, "Administration," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ Nevada State Legislature, "The Constitution of the state of Nevada," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ Nevada Revised Statutes, "NRS 385.150 Appointment; unclassified service; position within Executive Department," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ Reno-Gazette Journal, "Governor reassigns Nevada superintendent," accessed August 5, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Revised Statutes, "NRS 385.175," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ Governor's Finance Office, "Executive Budget | 2023-2025," accessed December 11, 2023
- ↑ 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 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 26, 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 3, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 31, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed June 22, 2011
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