Minnesota Commissioner of Education
| Minnesota Commissioner of Education | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $150,002 |
| 2024-25 FY Budget: | $28,270,227,000 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Minnesota Statutes 15.06 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
Minnesota Commissioner of Education
Willie Jett | |
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The Minnesota Commissioner of Education is an appointed state executive position in the Minnesota state government.
The commissioner is head of the Minnesota Department of Education, whose website says the department's goal is to "focus on closing the achievement gap, supporting high-quality teaching, using innovative strategies to improve educational outcomes, and ensuring all students graduate from high school well-prepared for college, career and life."[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Willie Jett. Gov. Tim Walz (D) appointed Jett on December 21, 2022.[2]
Authority
The Minnesota Commissioner of Education's powers, term of office, etc. are derived from Chapter 119A of the Minnesota Statutes.
Section 3:
119A.03 COMMISSIONER.
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Qualifications
Chapter 119A, Section 3 of the Minnesota Statutes establishes the qualifications of the office:
| The commissioner must possess broad knowledge and experience in strengthening children and families.[4] |
Appointments
Per 15.06 of the Minnesota Statutes, the governor appoints the Commissioner of Education with the consent of the state Senate. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the governor. His or her term expires at the end of the governor's term or if the governor vacates office.[5]
Vacancies
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Duties
The commissioner is head of the Minnesota Department of Education, whose website says the department's goal is to "focus on closing the achievement gap, supporting high-quality teaching, using innovative strategies to improve educational outcomes, and ensuring all students graduate from high school well-prepared for college, career and life."[1]
Budget
The state budget for the Department of Education during the 2024-2025 fiscal year was $28,270,227,000.[6]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $150,002, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2021
In 2021, the commissioner received a salary of $150,002, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2020
In 2020, the commissioner received a salary of $150,002, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2019
In 2019, the commissioner received a salary of $150,002, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2018
In 2018, the commissioner received a salary of $150,002, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2017
In 2017, the commissioner received a salary of $150,002, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2016
In 2016, the commissioner received a salary of $149,427, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2015
In 2015, the commissioner received a salary of $149,427, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2014
In 2014, the commissioner was paid an estimated $119,059, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2013
In 2013, the commissioner was paid an estimated $108,388, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2010
In 2010, the commissioner was paid an estimated $108,388, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266
Phone: 651-582-8200
Email: mde.commissioner@state.mn.us
See also
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- Superintendent of Schools
- Minnesota school districts
- Minnesota Department of Education
- Public education in Minnesota
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Minnesota Department of Education, "Commissioner's Office," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ KFGO, "Walz announces new cabinet appointments for health, education departments," accessed January 11, 2023
- ↑ 2020 Minnesota Statutes, "Chapter 119A, Section 3," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ 2020 Minnesota Statutes, "Chapter 119A, Section 3," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Minnesota Legislature, "2020 Minnesota Statutes," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Minnesota State Senate, "2023 Fiscal Review," accessed December 6, 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 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed January 25, 2021
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