The phrase "school chief" refers to the person who is in charge or the leader of a school. They make important decisions, manage the school, and often ensure that teachers, students, and staff are doing well. Full definition
Notably, the team didn't reach out to the three major candidates for state schools chief. (wacharterschools.org)
During his time as schools chief, he took on the reform groups, the local school councils, the education schools, the state board of education, and the education research community. (educationnext.org)
The first - term schools chief last month offered the state's more than 1,000 districts greater autonomy in exchange for a commitment to high standards in content and performance. (edweek.org)