Some history has returned - candidate responses from both the 2024 and 2025 elections are now available.
In Primary: 3/13/24, 12:34pm, texted request for email 4/10/24, 3:31pm, texted access code 5/9/24, 9:51am, text "still time" reminder and access code on behalf of resident of the district 8/27/24, 11:05am, texted offer to send access code 9/29/24, 6:38pm, texted access code 10/25/24, 9:42pm, "no more nagging" email
Incumbent In Primary: 3/13/24, 12:25pm, texted request for email 4/10/24, 3:19pm, texted access code 5/9/24, 9:40am, text "still time" reminder and access code on behalf of resident of the district 8/27/24, 11:24am, texted offer to send access code
Incumbent In Primary: 3/13/24, 12:28pm, emailed intro and access code 4/10/24, 3:39pm, texted access code 5/9/24, 9:42am, email and text "still time" reminder and access code on behalf of resident of the district General: 8/27/24, 11:18am, texted offer to send access code 9/29/24, 6:54pm, emailed access code 9/29/24, 6:55pm, text alert to sent email 10/25/24, 9:31pm, "no more nagging" text
Incumbent In Primary: 3/13/24, 12:31pm, text asked for email 4/10/24, 3:36pm, texted access code 5/9/24, 9:42am, text "still time" reminder and access code on behalf of resident of the district 8/27/24, 11:23am, texted offer to send access code 9/29/24, 6:37pm, texted access code 10/25/24, 9:40pm, "no more nagging" email
In Primary: 3/13/24, 12:34pm, texted request for email 4/10/24, 3:31pm, texted access code 5/9/24, 9:50am, text "still time" reminder and access code on behalf of resident of the district 8/27/24, 11:14am, texted offer to send access code 9/29/24, 6:38pm, texted access code 10/25/24, 7:20pm, "no more nagging" text
3/13/24, 12:38pm, emailed access code 4/10/24, 3:29pm, reminder email 5/9/24, 9:37am, text "still time" reminder and access code on behalf of resident of the district 8/27/24, 11:10am, emailed offer to send access code 9/29/24, 6:39pm, emailed access code 10/25/24, 9:36pm, "no more nagging" email
Typically around 60% of property tax goes to education. By hiring the superintendent, school board members are the ones making decisions about children’s education. They decide building improvements, textbook selections, and safety measures for children.
Set policy and budget for the school district. Be an advocate for the children, members should be creative and have high outcome standards, insist on variety on how curriculum is taught. Hiring, evaluating, and retention of the superintendent.
See Complete DescriptionTypically around 60% of property tax goes to education. By hiring the superintendent, school board members are the ones making decisions about children’s education. They decide building improvements, textbook selections, and safety measures for children.
Set policy and budget for the school district. Be an advocate for the children, members should be creative and have high outcome standards, insist on variety on how curriculum is taught. Hiring, evaluating, and retention of the superintendent.
Must be a registered voter, living in the district. Must not be employed as a teacher by the school district.
Members should visit schools in their district, be willing to listen and hear any feedback through the perspective of children not their own views. School board members should be the checks and balances on administration to ensure everything is going as stated. Members should be involved in the community. They should understand how businesses run.
4 years
Nonpartisan
Some school districts have wards, electing one from each ward. Many have 6 at-large positions, electing 3 every 2 years. Others have 10 or more positions. Typically ½ of the school board is voted on every 2 years.
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=79 https://votedouglascounty.com/office_detail.aspx?oid=165&sid=27 https://www.education.ne.gov/policy-reference-manual/
Typically around 60% of property tax goes to education. By hiring the superintendent, school board members are the ones making decisions about children’s education. They decide building improvements, textbook selections, and safety measures for children.
Set policy and budget for the school district. Be an advocate for the children, members should be creative and have high outcome standards, insist on variety on how curriculum is taught. Hiring, evaluating, and retention of the superintendent.
Must be a registered voter, living in the district. Must not be employed as a teacher by the school district.
Members should visit schools in their district, be willing to listen and hear any feedback through the perspective of children not their own views. School board members should be the checks and balances on administration to ensure everything is going as stated. Members should be involved in the community. They should understand how businesses run.
4 years
Nonpartisan
Some school districts have wards, electing one from each ward. Many have 6 at-large positions, electing 3 every 2 years. Others have 10 or more positions. Typically ½ of the school board is voted on every 2 years.
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=79 https://votedouglascounty.com/office_detail.aspx?oid=165&sid=27 https://www.education.ne.gov/policy-reference-manual/
