Papillion - La Vista Public Schools (Vote up to 3) G24
Skip Bailey
Republican
Incumbent
Contacted by resident of the district.
2/28/24 7:00 pm Sent text for permission to call.
3/3/24 8:10 am Scheduled phone call Mon after 2
3/4/24 2:08 pm Called and received permission to send code
3/4/24 2:15 pm Send code
3/10/24 4:10 pm Sent reminder email
3/11/ 24 4:13 pm Thank you for reminder. Will work on
Answers submitted online March 14, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
Primary:
Contacted by resident of the district
Text: 3/10/24
Email:4/1/24, 4/9/24
Facebook: 4/1/24, 8/27/24
Contacted by resident of district:
8/31/24, 2:19pm, texted offer to send access code
9/24/24, 4:58pm, sent text requesting participation
9/30/24, 4:00pm, sent email
10/23/24, 8:42pm, "no more nagging" text
Valerie L Fisher
Republican
Incumbent
Contacted by resident of the district.
2/28/24 7:15 pm Called to ask if okay to send code
2/29/24 12:28 pm Sent Code
3/10/24 4:07 pm Sent a reminder to fill out questionnaire
4/1/24, 12:30pm, email discussing technical issues, sent copy of answers so far
4/1/24, 3:47pm, candidate said committed to finishing Tuesday evening
Answers submitted online April 3, 2024 @ 8:42 PM
Contacted by resident of the district.
3/5/24 3:56 pm Sent text to schedule phone conversation
3/11/24 12:39 pm Sent repeat text
4/1/24, 8:19pm, Facebook messaged
4/9/24, 9:35am, Completed contact form on candidate's website
Answers submitted online April 9, 2024 @ 8:52 PM (could have seen opponents' responses)
Incumbent
Contacted by resident of the district
2/28/24 7:03 pm Sent text to schedule phone conversation
3/4/24 3:23 pm Scheduled phone conversation after 2 on 3/5
3/5/24 3:01 pm Spoke on phone and received permission to send code
3/5/24 3:46 pm Sent code
3/10/24 4:12 pm Sent email reminder
4/1/24, 8:37pm, Facebook messaged
Answers submitted online April 3, 2024 @ 9:41 PM
Contacted by resident of the district
2/28/24 7:05 pm Called and candidate requested code
2/29/24 12:25 pm Sent code
3/10/24 4:18 pm Sent reminder email
4/1/24, 8:35pm, Facebook messaged
Answers submitted online April 3, 2024 @ 1:28 AM
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.