TimsWeb and the Regional Office of Education
The Teacher Induction and Mentoring System (TimsWeb) was created by the Monroe-Randolph Regional Office of Education (ROE 45) in order to simplify the accountability and oversight of our new teacher mentoring program through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). By utilizing this system, we are able to focus on stategic activities to support and improve the performance of new teachers and their mentors.
Our Regional Office of Education is led by Regional Superintendent of Schools, The Honorable Dr. Marc Kiehna. It has two office Locations, Chester and Waterloo, but its main programming office is in Waterloo at 107 East Mill, Waterloo, IL 62298 (618) 939-5650.
The Role of the Regional Superintendent
The Regional Superintendent of Schools is the chief administrative officer of a Regional Office of Education and the only elected education professional office in Illinois. As an intermediate agency between the Illinois State Board of Education and local school districts, the Regional Superintendent performs regulatory functions as directed by the Illinois School Code.-
The Code states that "the Regional Superintendent of Schools:
- ... shall exercise supervision and control over all school districts in the region.
- ... shall act as the official advisor and assistant of the school officers and teachers in his region.
- In the performance of this duty...shall carry out the advice of the State Superintendent of Education."
In addition to coordinating and delivering state and local services, the Regional Superintendent acts as an advocate for education by providing positive leadership and disseminating information for educators, school districts and the public. Specific duties of the Regional Superintendent are stated in the School Code and can be summarized in two major areas, service and assurance to the public.
Service components include the dissemination of information on education legislation, legal issues, cooperative management, research and administration. The Regional Superintendent also provides information to citizens about state and local programs that will help meet the needs of their children. Each service component requires specific skills, placing the Regional Superintendent as an intermediate agent who brings together people, concepts and resources to provide educational services.
Assurances to the public cover areas such as fiscal responsibilities, local school performance, life safety, certification, supervision and curriculum. In these areas legislation places enforcement responsibilities on the Regional Superintendent to guarantee that certain minimums are met and legal parameters followed.
During the course of the school year, the Regional Superintendent and his staff receive numerous telephone calls, letters and visits from parents, school personnel, and citizens concerning a multitude of educational concerns. It is the policy of the Regional Superintendent to give prompt service and accurate information to any individual or group seeking assistance.