State Board of Education - District 02 G24


Maggie Douglas

Democrat
Website: http://electmaggiedouglas.com 

Contacted by resident of the district
In Primary:  2/27/24, 1:14 PM, texted request for email
2/27/24, 3:44 PM, candidate requested access code
2/27/24, 4:17 PM, emailed access code, asked for 3/3/24 deadline
4/02/24, 1:11 AM, explain about website errors, sent "paper" copy of questionnaire
4/05/24, 3:36 PM, emailed new access code, stating 4/8/24 deadline
Contacted by another resident of the district
8/29/24, 3:50 PM, left phone message and sent text message
8/30/24, 10:15 AM, sent text message with access code
8/31/24, 7:08pm, texted offer to send access code
Contacted by another resident of the district
9/3/24, 10:22am, left message requesting call back
9/5/24, 3:00pm, emailed
9/12/24, 6:01, emailed
9/3/24, 3:25 PM, sent email
Contacted by another resident of the district
9/24/24, 5:02pm, text pointing out VIP as primary voter information source
9/25/24, 7:46pm, email pointing out opponent had answered
10/24/24, 2:09pm, "no more nagging" text

Linda Vermooten

Republican
Website: http://www.lindafornebraska.com 

Contacted by resident of the District
2/27/24, saw at event
3/22/24, 1:57 AM, emailed access code
3/27/24, 3:33 PM, emailed Word document of the questionnaire
3/28/24, 6:21 PM, candidate's tech guy emailed irritations
candidate delivered printed copy of answers
4/3/24, 5:02 PM, reported tech repairs
Answers submitted online April 4, 2024

Job Description

How office affects the voter

Statewide oversight of education in Nebraska.Responsible for allocating taxpayer dollars to fund public education.In addition to current policies, supports policy for:• Trauma training for teachers• More teacher diversity in classroom and leadership roles• School Finance and School Organization• Workforce Development• Accountability and Accreditation• College, Career, and Civic Readiness• Early Childhood Education• Educator Preparation and Certification

Duties and Responsibilities

• Form policies, planning, and evaluation for the state school system• Organize the State Department of Education• Appoint a Commissioner who will also be the executive officer of the State Board.• Provide supervision and consultation to schools• Regulate school transportation• Administer federally established education programs

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Job Description

How office affects the voter

Statewide oversight of education in Nebraska.Responsible for allocating taxpayer dollars to fund public education.In addition to current policies, supports policy for:• Trauma training for teachers• More teacher diversity in classroom and leadership roles• School Finance and School Organization• Workforce Development• Accountability and Accreditation• College, Career, and Civic Readiness• Early Childhood Education• Educator Preparation and Certification

Duties and Responsibilities

• Form policies, planning, and evaluation for the state school system• Organize the State Department of Education• Appoint a Commissioner who will also be the executive officer of the State Board.• Provide supervision and consultation to schools• Regulate school transportation• Administer federally established education programs

Requirements for the position

Must be a registered voter. Must not be actively engaged in the teaching profession. Must not be a holder of any state office or a member of a state board or commission unless the board or commission is limited to an advisory capacity.Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Nebraska for at least six (6) months. Must be a resident of the district from which they are elected for at least six (6) months immediately preceding their election.

Other information

Office holders suggest board members must have a focus on all students to receive the resources and opportunities they need to be successful in career or college. Must also be willing to dedicate the time for research before making Board decisions.

Term of office

4 years

Partisan?

Nonpartisan

When election is held

State Board Districts 1 - 4 are voted on in presidential election. Districts 5-8 are voted on in gubenatorial election.

Links

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=79https://votedouglascounty.com/office_detail.aspx?oid=165&sid=27https://www.education.ne.gov/policy-reference-manual/

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How office affects the voter

Statewide oversight of education in Nebraska.Responsible for allocating taxpayer dollars to fund public education.In addition to current policies, supports policy for:• Trauma training for teachers• More teacher diversity in classroom and leadership roles• School Finance and School Organization• Workforce Development• Accountability and Accreditation• College, Career, and Civic Readiness• Early Childhood Education• Educator Preparation and Certification

Duties and Responsibilities

• Form policies, planning, and evaluation for the state school system• Organize the State Department of Education• Appoint a Commissioner who will also be the executive officer of the State Board.• Provide supervision and consultation to schools• Regulate school transportation• Administer federally established education programs

Requirements for the position

Must be a registered voter. Must not be actively engaged in the teaching profession. Must not be a holder of any state office or a member of a state board or commission unless the board or commission is limited to an advisory capacity.Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Nebraska for at least six (6) months. Must be a resident of the district from which they are elected for at least six (6) months immediately preceding their election.

Other information

Office holders suggest board members must have a focus on all students to receive the resources and opportunities they need to be successful in career or college. Must also be willing to dedicate the time for research before making Board decisions.

Term of office

4 years

Partisan?

Nonpartisan

When election is held

State Board Districts 1 - 4 are voted on in presidential election. Districts 5-8 are voted on in gubenatorial election.

Links

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=79https://votedouglascounty.com/office_detail.aspx?oid=165&sid=27https://www.education.ne.gov/policy-reference-manual/