2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 326 - State Administration of Education
Section 326.310 - Superintendent’s educational duties.


(1) Act as administrative officer of the State Board of Education.
(2) Act as executive head of the Department of Education and direct and supervise all activities of the department.
(3) Assist all district school boards and education service district boards in answering questions concerning the proper administration of the school laws, the rules of the State Board of Education and the ministerial duties of school officers and teachers. The decision of the superintendent shall guide school officers and teachers in the performance of their duties relating to the matters decided. The superintendent may submit any question to the State Board of Education which shall then decide the question.
(4) Obtain and compile such statistical information relative to the condition and operation of the public schools as the superintendent or the state board may consider advisable for the advancement of education and for the information of the state board and the public.
(5) Appoint, subject to the State Personnel Relations Law and with the approval of the State Board of Education, such personnel as may be necessary for the performance of the duties of the office of the superintendent. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may designate one or more suitable persons to sign or countersign warrants, vouchers, certificates or other papers and documents requiring the signature of the superintendent.
(6) Administer and supervise adult education programs in the public elementary and secondary schools.
(7) Perform such other functions as may be necessary to the performance of the duties of the superintendent. [1965 c.100 §11; 1989 c.491 §3; 1993 c.45 §13; 1995 c.67 §37; 1999 c.938 §3; 2003 c.226 §2; 2013 c.747 §38]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 09 - Education and Culture

Chapter 326 - State Administration of Education

Section 326.021 - State Board of Education membership.

Section 326.041 - Meetings; election and term of chairperson; compensation and expenses.

Section 326.051 - Board functions; rules.

Section 326.111 - Department of Education; composition; functions.

Section 326.113 - Employee transfer of unused sick leave.

Section 326.125 - Office of School Facilities; rules.

Section 326.300 - Governor as Superintendent of Public Instruction; appointment of deputy.

Section 326.310 - Superintendent’s educational duties.

Section 326.320 - Fees for supplies and publications provided by department.

Section 326.340 - Disposition of conference fees by superintendent; disbursement of fees.

Section 326.350 - Authority for department staff to serve on education-related organizations; Educational Organizations Fund; disbursements.

Section 326.425 - Early Learning Council; purposes; members; rules.

Section 326.430 - Early Learning Division; Early Learning System Director.

Section 326.432 - Early Learning System Director.

Section 326.435 - Early Learning Division Fund.

Section 326.500 - STEM Investment Council; purpose; council director; annual report.

Section 326.520 - Acquisition of intellectual property by board.

Section 326.530 - Management, development and disposition of intellectual property.

Section 326.540 - Revenue from intellectual property; Board of Education Invention Fund; purpose.

Section 326.543 - Adverse possession.

Section 326.545 - Provision of menstrual products in student bathrooms; rules.

Section 326.547 - Public education facility information database.

Section 326.549 - School facilities advisory group.

Section 326.552 - Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; rules.

Section 326.553 - Annual assessment.

Section 326.565 - Standards for student records; rules.

Section 326.575 - Records when student transfers or is placed elsewhere; notice to parents; amendments to records; rules.

Section 326.580 - Electronic student records; rules.

Section 326.603 - Authority of school districts and schools to obtain fingerprints and criminal records check of employees and contractors; fee.

Section 326.604 - Authority of Department of Education to obtain fingerprints and criminal records check of employees.

Section 326.607 - Background check policy for volunteers; authority of school districts and schools to obtain criminal records check of volunteers and applicants for employment; fee.

Section 326.625

Section 326.695 - Definitions for ORS 326.700 and 326.712.

Section 326.726 - Dyslexia specialist; training requirements; screening requirements; rules.