superintendent
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Jon O’Brien, superintendent of the state parks system’s Oceano district, said he was confident that the state would obtain the approval and reopen the area almost immediately after May 22.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
The state superintendent has limited authority over school districts, which are locally managed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
As the manager of the the California Department of Education, the state superintendent serves, in essence, as the chief staffer for the State Board of Education, whose members are appointed by the governor.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
They issued a report reimagining the state superintendent as a student “champion” who would analyze and report on the effectiveness of the education system and also take on an advocacy role.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Burnham ordered his construction superintendent, Dion Geraldine, to investigate.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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