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The Regional Superintendent of Schools is the chief administrative officer of a Regional Office of Education (ROE). Regional superintendents exercise supervision and control over all school districts within the region and act as the official advisor and assistant of the school officer and teachers in his/her region. The regional superintendent works in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education and local districts in the region to initiate, refine and fulfill both local and statewide directives. The regional superintendent ensures that students receive the best possible education in order to meet the challenges of tomorrow. The primary responsibility of the regional superintendent is to ensure compliance with legal and curriculum requirements. Regional superintendents visit each public school in the county at least once a year noting such things as the methods of teaching, the text-books used and the general condition of the school – this includes the enforcement of health and life safety standards. They report annually to the county board and the State Board of Elections regarding the activities of the office and the condition of the schools. Regional superintendents also advise in controversies under school law and respond in instances of chronic truancy and education neglect. They respond to questions, including legal questions, from parents, teachers, administrators, board of education and other citizens of the region. The regional superintendent is directly responsible to the legislature and electorate. In most instances, enforcement responsibilities become services to help schools and school personnel meet minimum expectations in the ongoing process of school regulation. They register teaching certificates, conduct GED testing programs, and provide in-service training for school bus drivers. Regional superintendents also serve as the fiscal agent for school districts. They distribute state and federal funds, examine vouchers and certify claims. https://ilcounty.org/file/408/Inside%20the%20Courthouse%202025A.pdf