Omaha Public Schools - Subdistrict 02


Brianna M Full

Democrat

Business
Nebraska Legislature
Martial Status
Single
College
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Resident of subdistrict assigned
4/5/22, left message
4/19/2022, 8:37pm,	texted access code
4/19/2022, 9:03pm, candidate reported not having been contacted," …gets filled out by tomorrow."
4/26/2022, 8:08pm, texted code & reminder
5/5/2022, 8:09am, emailed reminder

Melvin C Muhammad

Nonpartisan

Martial Status
Married
Resident of the subdistrict assigned
4/5/22, left message
5/5/2022, 8:16am, emailed code and apology for lack of contact

Sharnelle L Shelton

Democrat

Martial Status
Single
# Children
3 sons
High School
Benson High School
College
Bellevue University pursuing Bachelors Healthcare Admin (current student)
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Professional Associations
Minorities Owning Businesses
Civic Groups
Black Women United, Women's Associate Resource Group
Resident of the subdistrict assigned
4/19/2022, 8:50pm, texted access code
4/19/2022, 9:43pm, candidate asked for more information
4/19/2022, 9:49pm,	texted summary
5/5/2022, 8:42am, emailed code and apology

Marque A Snow

Democrat

Martial Status
Married
High School
Seoul American High School
College
University of South Dakota
Religious Affiliation
Baptist
Professional Associations
NAACP
Organizations
100 Black Men of Omaha
Resident of subdistrict assigned
4/5/22 left message
4/19/2022, 8:52pm, texted code & reminder
5/5/22, 7:42am, emailed access code

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.

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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.

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.

Links

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



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.

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.

Links

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