Ohio Rev. Code § 3301.11: Superintendent of public instruction shall be executive and administrative officer of board.

The superintendent of public instruction shall be the executive and administrative officer of the state board of education in its administration of all educational matters and functions placed under its management and control. The superintendent shall execute, under the direction of the state board of education, the educational policies, orders, directives, and administrative functions of the board.

Upon the request of the state board of education, the superintendent of public instruction shall report to the board on any matter.