Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Executive Appointments topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
State Board Confirms Dr. Jake Steel as Kansas Commissioner of Education
Summary
The Board voted to approve Dr. Jake Steel as the next Kansas Commissioner of Education and heard brief remarks from the incoming commissioner, who pledged to 'earn my keep' and praised outgoing Commissioner Watson.
The Kansas State Board of Education voted to appoint Dr. Jake Steel as Kansas Commissioner of Education. The motion was moved, seconded and carried by the board.
Dr. Steel, who introduced himself to the board and the public after the vote, said he was "honored" and pledged to be present across Kansas. "I hope to earn my keep," he said, thanking the board, his family and Commissioner Randy Watson for mentorship and advice.
The board recorded the motion and vote and congratulated Dr. Steel as members and family came forward for applause and photographs.
What’s next: Dr. Steel will assume the duties of commissioner as arranged with KSDE; the board made no additional provisional conditions at the appointment meeting.
