EDUCATION · SD · 2002-2007
Rick Melmer
State Superintendent of Schools · Republican · South Dakota
Background
South Dakota's State Superintendent of Schools 2002–2007: Rick Melmer — 5-year tenure. Took office after Ray Christensen; succeeded by Tom Oster. Same-year political environment (2002): Governor Bill Janklow; Attorney General Mark Barnett; Secretary of State Joyce Hazeltine.
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Others who held this office in South Dakota
- Joseph Graves (2024-present)
- Tiffany Sanderson (2021-2024)
- Ben Jones (2019-2021)
- Melody Schopp (2011-2018)
- Tom Oster (2008-2010)
- Ray Christensen (1996-2002)
- John Bonaiuto (1989-1996)