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Ohio State Board of Education Member, District 8

Governs Ohio's public schools, including budget and policy management.

Full office description

  • The State Board of Education of Ohio (SBOE) is made up of 19 members. Eleven members are elected and eight are appointed by the governor.
  • The SBOE appoints the superintendent of public instruction, who is the administrative and executive officer of the SBOE.
  • The SBOE sets policies for Ohio schools, including requirements and qualifications for educator licensure, specific educational programs, and educational goals.
  • The SBOE manages the allocation of state and federal funds for public schools and submits budget requests to the state government every two years.
  • Elected members serve four-year terms representing specific districts, with staggered elections ensuring only some members are up for election each year.

How this impacts you

  • College & Career ReadinessBoard of education members can decide which advanced courses, resources, and job training opportunities are available to students.s.

  • TaxesBoard of education members are responsible for deciding how a portion of Ohio’s taxes are used for education.

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