Education-Governance
119. Elected SBOE
We believe that the SBOE should continue to be an elected body consisting of fifteen members. The SBOE shall be staffed out of general revenue. Their responsibilities must include:
a. Appointing the Commissioner of Education.
b. Maintaining constitutional authority over the Permanent School Fund.
c. Maintaining sole authority over all curricula content.
d. The state adoption of all educational materials. This process must include public hearings.
e. Granting, revoking, or amending open enrollment school charters.
f. Teacher and administrator certification. We call for the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification.
