New York City Schools Chancellor

Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education
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Incumbent David Banks since January 1, 2022
New York City Department of Education
Member of	New York City Panel for Educational Policy
Reports to	The Mayor of New York City
Seat	New York City
Appointer	Mayor of New York City
Term length	Four years renewable at mayor's pleasure
Constituting instrument	New York City Charter
Inaugural holder	William H. Maxwell
Deputy	1 Chief operating officer/chief of staff 1 senior deputy chancellor 5 deputy chancellors
Website	Chancellor Webpage

The New York City Schools Chancellor (formally "Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education") is the head of the New York City Department of Education. The Chancellor is appointed by the Mayor, and serves at the Mayor's pleasure. The Chancellor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department as well as responsible of all New York City Public Schools. The Chancellor is also a member of the New York City Panel for Educational Policy (formerly the New York City Board of Education). The current Chancellor is David C. Banks.