Northern Mariana Islands



Northern Mariana Islands

State Governance

State Board of Education

The Northern Mariana Islands State Board of Education consists of five members each serving a four-year term. Board member are elected by a non-partisan ballot. Additionally, three non-voting members including one student, one teacher, and one private school representative are appointed by the governor.

Northern Mariana Islands State Board of Education has authority over:

  • Appointing the Chief State School Officer

Governor

Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres

Chief State School Officer

Cynthia Guerrero


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