Superintendent of public instruction

Dr. Steven R. Staples – Superintendent of Public Instruction

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State Superintendent’s 2014 Convocation Remarks

View excerpts of Dr. Staples’ August 11, 2014, back-to-school remarks to educators in Lunenburg County.

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Accountability	Play Flash Video	Play MP4 Video	Transcript
2014-2015 SOL Changes	Play Flash Video	Play MP4 Video	Transcript
SOL Reform	Play Flash Video	Play MP4 Video	Transcript
Authentic Assessments	Play Flash Video	Play MP4 Video	Transcript
Best Practices	Play Flash Video	Play MP4Video	Transcript
College and Career Readiness	Play Flash Video	Play MP4 Video	Transcript

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Executive Assistant

Robert Almond
The executive assistant coordinates constituent services for the Superintendent of Public Instruction and responses to PK-12 correspondence for the Governor and Secretary of Education. The executive assistant coordinates complex special projects and activities for the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Business & Risk Management

Thomas Broyles – Director

The Director for Business and Risk Management promotes sound internal control policies and procedures. His responsibilities include implementation and compliance with the State Comptroller's Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards Directive, review and monitoring of audit-related issues including local education agency subrecipients. The director is also responsible for reviewing and ensuring compliance with the continuity of operations plan and investigations arising from the State Employee Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline.