Speak Out: Should the Governor Appoint State Education Superintendent?

The Senate Judiciary Committee will soon review a proposed bill that calls for an amendment to the state constitution to allow the governor to appoint the head of South Carolina's education system.

The bill, which was approved by a Senate panel on Thursday, would ask voters whether the state superintendent of education should stay an elected position or should the governor have the power to appoint someone to serve in that role. 

The constitutional amendment would be put before voters during the general election in 2014 if two-thirds of the Senate and House approve it. 

Proponents of the bill say the change would improve accountability for public school improvement. 

What do you think? Should the governor appoint the superintendent of education or should voters continue to decide? Tell us in the comments.