McHenry County, IL
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State law requires Regional Superintendents to assume certain duties, including:
- To exercise supervision and control over all school districts in the County and advise in controversies under law;
- To distribute general state aid and categorical funds;
- To evaluate and file school treasurers' bonds;
- To notify districts of monies sent to school treasurers;
- To issue and register teaching and administrative certificates;
- To assume responsibility for suspension of teaching and administrative certificates;
- To assume responsibility relative to holding institute or in-service training;
- To coordinate and deliver in-service training for school bus drivers;
- To enforce health/life safety standards in all school buildings;
- To cause a review of school construction plans and specifications for remodeling, school additions, and new school construction for compliance with applicable codes;
- To issue school construction permits as above;
- To direct cooperative education programs;
- To appoint a truant officer;
- To maintain an annual census of school districts;
- To maintain a map of school districts within the county;
- To act as secretary to the Regional Board of School Trustees;
- To assume responsibility for certain scholarships;
- To give notice of regular or special elections;
- To act as custodian of school-related documents for the State of Illinois;
- To file poll books and election returns;
- To report annually to the County Board and the State Board of Education regarding the activities of the Office and the condition of the schools;
- To respond to questions, including legal questions, from parents, teachers, administrators, boards of education and other citizens of the region; and
- To provide continuing professional development opportunities for administration, staff development in the fundamental learning areas, technology staff development, gifted education program assistance, and other services identified through regional needs assessment.