February 16, 2012, Introduced by Reps. McMillin, Somerville, McBroom and Yonker and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, by amending section 3 of article VIII, to
require members of the state board of education to be elected from
single-member districts.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, to require members of the state board of
education to be elected from single-member districts, is proposed,
agreed to, and submitted to the people of the state:
ARTICLE VIII
Sec. 3. Leadership and general supervision over all public
education, including adult education and instructional programs in
state institutions, except as to institutions of higher education
granting baccalaureate degrees, is vested in a state board of
education. It shall serve as the general planning and coordinating
body for all public education, including higher education, and
shall advise the legislature as to the financial requirements in
connection therewith.
The state board of education shall appoint a superintendent of
public instruction whose term of office shall be determined by the
board.
He or she shall be the chairman chairperson of the board
without the right to vote, and shall be responsible for the
execution of its policies. He or she shall be the principal
executive officer of a state department of education which shall
have powers and duties provided by law.
The
Until December 31, 2012, the state board of education
shall consist of eight members who shall be nominated by party
conventions and elected at large for terms of eight years as
prescribed by law. Beginning January 1, 2013, the state board of
education shall consist of eight members who shall be nominated by
party conventions and elected from single-member districts for
terms of eight years as prescribed by law. The governor shall fill
any vacancy by appointment for the unexpired term. The governor
shall
be ex-officio ex officio a member of the state board of
education without the right to vote.
The power of the boards of institutions of higher education
provided in this constitution to supervise their respective
institutions and control and direct the expenditure of the
institutions' funds shall not be limited by this section.
Resolved further, That the foregoing amendment shall be
submitted to the people of the state at the next general election
in the manner provided by law.