Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin
The superintendent of public instruction, sometimes referred to as the state superintendent of schools, is a constitutional officer within the executive branch of the Wisconsin state government, and acts as the executive head of the Department of Public Instruction. Twenty-eight individuals have held the office since statehood. The incumbent is Jill Underly.
Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin | |
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction | |
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Seat | Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin |
Appointer | Spring election (Nonpartisan) |
Term length | Four years, no term limits |
Constituting instrument | Wisconsin Constitution of 1848, Article X |
Inaugural holder | Eleazer Root |
Formation | January 1, 1849 |
Salary | $127,047 |
Website | Official page |
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