Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction
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| Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $116,378 |
| 2022 FY Budget: | $1,069,323,536 |
| Term limits: | Two terms in any 16 year period |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | Montana Constitution, Article VI, Section 1 the Executive Department |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder | |
| Elsie Arntzen | |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | 2024 |
| Last election: | November 3, 2020 |
| Other Montana Executive Offices | |
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The Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction is an elected state executive position in the Montana state government.
The superintendent serves as head of the Montana Office of Public Instruction, whose mission statement is to provide "vision, advocacy, support and leadership for schools and communities to ensure that all students meet today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities."[1][2]
Current officeholder[edit]
The current officeholder is Republican Elsie Arntzen. She was elected in 2016 and was sworn into office on January 2, 2017.[3][4]
Authority[edit]
The state Constitution addresses the office of superintendent of public instruction in Article VI, the Executive Department.
Under Article VI, Section I:
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The executive branch includes a governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction... |
Qualifications[edit]
A candidate for superintendent of public instruction must be:
- at least 25 years of age or older at the time of election
- a citizen of the United States
- have resided within the state at least two years at his election
- have such educational qualifications as are provided by law[5]
Elections[edit]
Article VI of the Montana State Constitution stipulates that the superintendent of public instruction is a publicly elected official who serves a term of four years. According to Article IV, Section 8, no official may serve more than eight years within any 16-year period.
2020[edit]
General election candidates
- Elsie Arntzen (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Melissa Romano (Democratic Party)
- Kevin Leatherbarrow (Libertarian Party)
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Democratic primary candidates
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Republican primary candidates
- Elsie Arntzen (Incumbent) ✔
Third Party primary candidates
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2016[edit]
The general election for superintendent of public instruction was held on November 8, 2016.
2012[edit]
Incumbent Denise Juneau (D) narrowly defeated Sandy Welch (R) to win re-election in the November 6, 2012 general election. The race initially went to a recount, but Welch dropped the issue due to the cost.
| Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Denise Juneau Incumbent |
50.2% | 235,397 | |
| Republican | Sandy Welch | 49.8% | 233,166 | |
| Total Votes | 468,563 | |||
| Election results via Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Vacancies[edit]
Details of vacancies are addressed under Article VI, Section 6.
If the superintendent of public instruction's office is vacant due to death, resignation, or disability, the governor shall appoint a new superintendent of public instruction.[6]
Duties[edit]
The Montana Code addresses the duties of the superintendent of public instruction in Title 20-3-105.
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Divisions[edit]
As of January 27, 2021, the office contained the following divisions:
- Operations
- Education Services[8]
State budget[edit]
- See also: Montana state budget and finances
The Montana Office of Public Instruction's budget for Fiscal Year 2022 was $1,069,323,536.[9]
Compensation[edit]
The state Constitution addresses compensation of executive officials in Article VI, Section 5.
Under Article VI, Section 5(1):
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Officers of the executive branch shall receive salaries provided by law. |
2020[edit]
In 2020, the superintendent received a salary of $116,378, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2019[edit]
In 2019, the superintendent received a salary of $107,127, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2018[edit]
In 2018, the superintendent received a salary of $107,127, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2017[edit]
In 2017, the superintendent received a salary of $104,635, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2016[edit]
In 2016, the superintendent received a salary of $104,635, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2015[edit]
In 2015, the superintendent received a salary of $104,635, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2014[edit]
In 2014, the superintendent earned a salary of $104,635, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2013[edit]
In 2013, the superintendent earned a salary of $104,635, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
2010[edit]
In 2010, the superintendent earned a salary of $104,635, according to the Council of State Governments.[18]
Historical officeholders[edit]
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Contact information[edit]
The Montana Office of Public Instruction
Post Office Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501
Phone: 406-444-3095
Toll Free: 888-231-9393
Email: OPISupt@mt.gov
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Montana Office of Public Instruction, "Homepage," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Montana Legislature, "Title 20, Chapter 3, Part 1," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Helena Independent Record, "Governor calls for bipartisanship, says Montana can be 'shining example,'" January 2, 2017
- ↑ Montana Office of Public Instruction, "Homepage," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Montana Constitution," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Montana Constitution," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Montana Legislature, "Title 20, Chapter 3, Part 1," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Governor's Office of Budget & Program Planning, "2021 Biennium Executive Budget," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Governor's Office of Budget & Program Planning, "2022 Biennium Executive Budget," accessed September 15, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 30, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed June 22, 2011
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