2014 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 21 - EDUCATION
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
21-1-104. Director of department of education; appointment.
21-1-104. Director of department of education; appointment.
(a) The governor shall appoint a person as the director of the state department of education from a list of three (3) names of qualified candidates submitted by the state board of education, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and may be removed by him as provided in W.S. 9-1-202. The director shall at minimum, hold a master's degree in business, public or education administration, or other relevant advanced degree from an accredited higher education institution, have a minimum of ten (10) years of management or administrative experience in education, government or business, provide credentials demonstrating exceptional accomplishment in previous employment, and provide evidence of problem solving skills, organizational skills, education assessment and accountability experience and knowledge of statistical analysis, data management, school finance and possess effective communication skills. The director shall carry out the duties prescribed by W.S. 21-2-202 and other duties as may be prescribed by law. The director's salary shall be determined by the governor. The appointment under this subsection shall be with the advice and consent of the senate in accordance with W.S. 28-12-101 through 28-12-103.
(b) The director shall serve as the administrative head and chief executive officer of the state department of education.
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