Douglas County West Board of Education #15 (Vote up to 3)
Kelly E Hinrichs
Republican
Business
Hinrichs Chiropractic
Martial Status
Married
Spouse's Name
Susan
# Children
3
High School
Aurora High School
College
UNO & Palmer College of Chiropractic
Degrees
Doctorate
Religious Affiliation
Lutheran
Church
Kountz Memorial & St. Marks
Jamie L Jorgensen
Nonpartisan
Martial Status
Married
High School
Valley Public Schools | Valley, NE
College
Midland Lutheran College | Fremont, NE
Degrees
BS Fitness & Sports Management
Organizations
DC West Youth Sports Organization, Valley Days Committee
JJ Swierczek
Democrat
College
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Degrees
Management Information Systems - BS
James J Tomanek
Republican
Business
Landmark Performance Homes
Martial Status
Married
Spouse's Name
Courtney Tomanek
# Children
3
High School
Valley High
College
Metro Community College
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Church
Brookside
Professional Associations
Valley Planning Commission member
Organizations
Christian Outreach Elkhorn
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.
