He shall be an ex officio voting member of the state board of education. He shall enforce its rules and regulations concerning all elementary and secondary school matters under the control of the board and see that all matters requiring the decision of the board are promptly placed before it for decision. He shall faithfully execute the duties devolving upon him or delegated to him by said board concerning all elementary and secondary school matters under the control of the board except institutions of higher education.
Idaho Code § 67-1504