The State Board and the Department of Education provide oversight,
supervision, and support for the state education system that includes all
public elementary and secondary schools, nonpublic schools that receive state
accreditation, area education agencies, community colleges, and teacher
preparation programs.
For more information, contact Gail Sullivan, Chief of Staff, at 515-281-5296.
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The State Board works in collaboration with the state system of public
libraries and assists with the educational services provided by Iowa Public
Television, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
The Board's mission is to champion excellence in
education through superior leadership and service. We are committed to high
levels of learning, achievement and performance for all students, so they will
become successful members of their community and the workforce.
The State Board of Education consists of ten members: nine
voting members who are appointed by the governor for six-year terms and subject
to Senate confirmation; and one nonvoting student member who serves a one-year
term, also appointed by the governor. The duties of the State Board include:
- Establishes policies for the efficient and effective operation of
education in Iowa, from early childhood education through community
colleges
- Adopts rules for the enforcement of school laws
- Strives for higher levels of learning and achievement for all students
- Adopts long-range plans for the education system
- Acts as the State Board for Vocational Education and Vocational
Rehabilitation
- Recommends changes in school laws to the General Assembly
- Adopts rules for accrediting public and nonpublic schools
- Hears appeals of local school board decisions
- Collaborates with other educational and non-educational bodies and
organizations
- Approves the budgets of the community colleges and the area education
agencies
- Approves educator preparation programs
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 November 2007 )
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The State Board of Education consists of ten members: nine voting members who are appointed by the governor for six-year terms and subject to Senate confirmation; and one nonvoting student member who serves a one-year term, also appointed by the governor.
For more information, contact Bev Adams at 515/281-5296.
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Rosie Hussey
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Rosie Hussey of Clear Lake joined the State Board in 2004. She is a Mason City Chamber Ambassador and a member of the Mason City Economic Development board. She was born and educated in St. Louis.
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| Charles C. Edwards, Jr. |
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Charlie Edwards joined the State Board in 2000. He is Dean of two colleges at Drake University: School of Journalism and Mass Communication and College of Business and Public Administration. He is a former Publisher and President of the Des Moines Register. Edwards is a member of numerous boards, including the Gardner and Florence Call Cowles Foundation, Iowa College Foundation, and the Des Moines Art Center. Charlie is from Des Moines. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Colorado. |
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| Sister Jude Fitzpatrick |
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Sister Jude Fitzpatrick of West Des Moines was named to the State Board of Education in 2002. She now serves as vice-chancellor for the Diocese of Des Moines after completing two terms as President of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary. Prior to that, she served the Diocese of Des Moines as superintendent of schools for 12 years and assistant superintendent for three years. She also served as principal of St. Theresa's school in Des Moines, and was a classroom instructor. |
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| Brian Gentry |
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Brian Gentry of Des Moines joined the State Board in 2006. He is Associate General Counsel with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in West Des Moines. He formerly served as the General Counsel for Iowa Governor Thomas J. Vilsack and Iowa Lieutenant Governor Sally J. Pederson. Brian has served on numerous boards and commissions, including Children and Families of Iowa, ChildServe, and the Governor's Achievement Gap Taskforce. Brian received his bachelor of arts degree from Lake Forest College and his juris doctorate degree from the University of Iowa. |
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Joan Jaimes
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Joan James of Marshalltown joined the State Board in 2008. She is a Spanish-language interpreter at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center and co-owner of an auto sales business. Jaimes earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Buena Vista University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Human Services. She has served on the Community First School Committee with the Marshalltown School District.
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Valorie Kruse of Sioux City joined the State Board in 2008. She has worked as long- and short-term substitute teacher in the Sergeant-Bluffs and Sioux City School Districts. Kruse was a member of the Sioux City School Board for seven years and has served on many of its committees, including the strategic planning committee and the district advisory board. She earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary English with a minor in history from Morningside College.
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| Wayne Kobberdahl |
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Wayne Kobberdahl of Council Bluffs joined the State Board in 2004. He is retired from Iowa State University, where he was a community development specialist for 27 years. He also was a professor at Waldorf College, a research associate at University of Nebraska, and a public school teacher in North Dakota and California. Kobberdahl has served on the Iowa Western Community College Board of Trustees and as president of the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees. He is active in numerous community and state organizations focused on rural and economic development, as well as social, cultural, and educational issues.
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| Max Phillips |
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Max Phillips was appointed in September 2005 to the State Board for a term expiring April 2014. Phillips is President of Qwest Communications in Iowa and former President of the Woodward-Granger school board. He was elected to three terms as mayor of Bouton, Iowa, from 1981-1986. Phillips served for seven years as co-chair of Iowa's Small Business Advisory Council and has participated in various economic development and educational reform initiatives at the state level, including the Iowa Learns Council. Phillips earned a masters in business administration from the University of Iowa, as well as a master's degree from Concordia Seminary.
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LaMetta Wynn
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LaMetta Wynn joined the State Board in 2008. She was a member of the Clinton Community School District school board for 12 years and also served on the Mount St. Clare (now Ashford University) College Board. Wynn served as mayor of Clinton for 12 years before she recently retired. She has a nursing degree from St. Luke's Hospital and is a retired R.N. She will serve as the chair of the hospital board in Clinton next year.
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Kameron Dodge
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Kameron Dodge was appointed in May 2007 to the State Board for a one-year term, which expires in May 2008. Dodge is from Cambridge and is an 11th-grade student at North Polk Junior-Senior High School in Alleman. He is active in his school, serving on the student council and several school and district committees. In addition, he is active in football, tennis, baseball, mock trial, marching band, jazz band, and drama. He also serves as a band mentor and a role model to students at the elementary level. He is a strong academic student and enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) classes as a freshman and sophomore. Dodge is a National Honor Society member. |
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December 13, 2007
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2007 Meeting Calendar
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February 6, 2008
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September 11, 2008
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November 19-21, 2008
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December 11, 2008
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Last Updated ( Friday, 09 May 2008 )
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The State Board periodically issues resolutions or position statements on topics related to their policy priorities, or issues of significant interest to Iowans. For more information, contact Bev Adams at 515-281-5293.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 November 2007 )
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For more information, contact Jeff Berger, Legislative Liasion, 515/281-3399.
The State Board and Department of Education develop two sets of priorities to guide its work:
- Policy and program priorities as part of the Board strategic plan determined by members at their annual Board retreat in June. These are issues related to education excellence or student achievement the Board plans to research and discuss during the year.
- Advocacy priorities that the Board plans to take to state legislators. These are the key issues that Board members believe need legislative active or funding.
Policy and Program Priorities
2008 Legislative Advocacy Agenda
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 January 2008 )
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The State Board and DE review progress toward the goals in their strategic plan each year at
an annual retreat. For more information, contact Gail Sullivan, Chief
of Staff, 515-281-5296.
Vision:
Iowa students will become productive citizens in a democratic society, and successful participants in a global community.
Mission:
Champion excellence for all Iowa students through leadership and service.
Goals:
- All children will enter school ready to learn.
- All K-12 students will achieve at a high level.
- Individuals will pursue postsecondary education in order to drive economic success.
 State Board of Education and Department of Education Strategic Plan - 2008 (2008-02-20)
2007 Update on Measures of Success, Key Strategic Plan Initiatives & State Board Priorities (2008-02-20)
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 February 2008 )
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Each year the Governor appoints a student to serve as a non-voting member of the State Board of Education. For more information, visit the link below or contact Carol Greta at 515/281-8661.
Student Member Application and Information
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 November 2007 )
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