Contacted by resident of the Subdistrict
3/18/24, 2:17 pm, left voicemail on cell phone. At 3:50 pm, I sent an email to Mr. Finch asking if he would be willing to fill out the VIP questionnaire.
3/18/24, 7:00 pm, Mr. Finch replied back to my email and said he'd be happy to fill out the questionnaire. I sent the email with his access code at 7:09 pm.
3/29/24, 2:10 pm I emailed Mr. Finch with a reminder and attached the hard copy of the questionnaire. I also left a voicemail telling him that I did that.
4/9/24, 11:10 am, sent a reminder email and voicemail.
Answers submitted online April 9, 2024 @ 5:15 PM
Contacted by resident of the Subdistrict
3/18/24, 2:11 pm left voicemail on cell.
3/18/24, 2:30 pm, candidate returned call, agreed to do questionnaire
3/18/24, 2:51 pm, emailed unique access code.
Answers submitted online March 25, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
Contacted by resident of the Subdistrict
3/18/24, 2:29 pm, I emailed request for phone number. Mrs. Magnuson replied at 3:15 pm agreeing to fill out the questionnaire. An email was sent at 3:35 pm with her unique access code.
4/9/24, 11:05 am, sent a reminder email and voicemail.
4/16/24, 3:00pm, resident sent email saying she was only one not answering
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.
