8/31/24, 1:30pm, office texted offer to send access code
8/31/24, 1:35pm, candidate authorized sending access code
8/31/24, 1:39pm, texted access code
Contacted by resident of the subdistrict
9/17/24 - 7:35 PM - left phone message
9/18/24 - 10:54 AM - candidate returned my call. Gave candidate his access code.
10/7/24, 12:31am, office emailed reminder and access code
10/7/24, 6:23pm, text alert to sent email
10/19/24 - 3:15 PM - called candidate. Candidate apologized for not answering sooner.
Busy with family priorities but will try to find time to answer. Followed up with a text and an email.
10/21/24 - 7:20 PM - Candidate texted to say he would not be answering any questionnaires.
Nick Thielen
Democrat
Incumbent
8/31/24, 1:31pm, office texted offer to send access code
Contacted by resident of the subdistrict
9/17/24 - 8:22 - Talked to candidate, gave him access code to enter his responses to questionnaire.
10/7/24, 6:25pm, office texted access code
10/19/24 - 4:15 PM - Called and left message on answering machine.
10/23/24, 6:24pm, "no more nagging" text
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.
