Louisville Public Schools - District 32 (Vote up to 3) G24
Derek Ahl
Republican
8/30/24, 12:20pm, texted offer to send access code
contacted by resident of the district
9/13/24, 11:48 am, sent email with copy of Dear Candidate letter including personal code
9/25/24, 7:10pm, texted access code, pointing out opponent's answers are live.
Note: Candidate could have viewed opponents' answers before providing his.
10/15/24, 5:01pm, Answers originally submitted online.
10/15/24, 5:02pm, candidate called to report hitting "finish" too soon, arranged for making edits
Answers re-submitted October 15, 2024 @ 10:24 PM
Daniel Beck
Republican
8/30/24, 12:21pm, texted offer to send access code
contacted by resident of the district
9/13/24, 12:16 pm, sent email with copy of Dear Candidate letter including personal code
Answers submitted online September 16, 2024 @ 4:13 PM
Jim Group
Republican
8/30/24, 12:23pm, texted offer to send access code
contacted by resident of the district
9/13/24, 11:50 pm, sent email with copy of Dear Candidate letter including personal code
Answers submitted online September 22, 2024 @ 3:57 PM
Micah R Kohles
Democrat
incumbent
8/30/24, 12:31pm, texted offer to send access code
contacted by resident of the district
9/13/24, 12:29 pm, sent email with copy of Dear Candidate letter including personal code
Candidate could have viewed opponents' responses before answering.
Answers submitted online October 4, 2024 @ 2:36 PM
Sara B Quam
Nonpartisan
incumbent
8/30/24, 12:30pm, texted offer to send access code
contacted by resident of the district
9/13/24, 12:27 pm, sent email with copy of Dear Candidate letter including personal code
Answers submitted online September 23, 2024 @ 8:39 PM
Job Description
How office affects the voter
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Requirements for the position
Must be a registered voter, living in the district. Must not be employed as a teacher by the school district.
Other information
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.
Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
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.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Requirements for the position
Must be a registered voter, living in the district. Must not be employed as a teacher by the school district.
Other information
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.
Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
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.
