Another day, another government email scandal. This time Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister has been charged with conspiracy and campaign violations.

Hofmeister took office in January of 2015 and has since campaigned on a platform of limiting standardized tests and raising graduation rates.

“Think of her as more or less the CEO of the State’s Department of Education,” local attorney Kevin Taylor said. “She advises the State Board of Education and implements their policy.”

According to the State Department of Education, Hofmeister was a chief architect of HB 3218- now a law- which strengthened the A-F grading system and repealed end of instruction exams.

Recently Hofmeister has found herself in the headlines once again, and it looks as though she’s on her way to the principal’s office.

On November 3, the Oklahoma District Attorney’s office charged Hofmeister with campaign fundraising violations and conspiracy.

News OK reports the investigation has been in progress for two years during which time investigators from the District Attorney’s office reviewed thousands of emails and text messages.

“Allegedly, Hofmeister coordinated with a PAC, (or political action committee) and in doing so received corporate contributions, which is illegal in Oklahoma,” Taylor said.

Merriam Webster defines a super PAC as “an independent political action committee that can accept unlimited contributions from individuals and organizations.”

“She also allegedly received the benefit of many thousands of dollars over and above what she was allowed to accept by law,” Taylor said.

Hofmeister maintains her innocence despite the allegations. “I am confident that my actions throughout my campaign more than two years ago were [Transparent, trustworthy, made with integrity] and in compliance with the law,” she said.

If she were to be removed from office, Governor Mary Fallin would select her replacement.

If convicted of conspiracy she could face up to 10 years in prison. If convicted of campaign violations she could face one year along with heavy fines.

She is currently charged with two counts of conspiracy and two counts of campaign violations.