Papillion - La Vista Public Schools (Vote up to 3)


Dean Arthur Ackles

Republican

Contacted by resident of the district
3/10/24, 3:54 pm, attempted text to schedule phone conversation.  Invalid number.
4/1/24, 8:41pm, Facebook messaged

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

Elizabeth Butler

Nonpartisan

Contacted by resident of the district
3/10/24 3:59 pm Text to schedule phone conversation
4/1/24, 10:10am, emailed work email asking for non-work email
4/1/24, 8:12pm, Facebook messaged
4/9/24, 9:35am, Sent email

Loan Eby

Republican

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

Amy Forss

Democrat

Contacted by resident of the district.
3/4/24 2:20 pm Sent text to schedule phone conversation
3/5/24 3:26 pm Return text to phone after 4
3/5/24 4:11 pm Left message
3/5/23 4:30 pm Candidate left message to please send the questionnaire
3/5/24 7:11 pm Texted to verify email address
3/5/24 9:06 pm Candidate directed to use different email address
3/6/24 7:42 pm  Sent code
Answers submitted online March 21, 2024 @ 8:58 PM

Carla Kloeckner

Republican

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)

Marcus Madler

Republican

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

Ralph Tate

Republican

Contacted by resident of the district
3/5/24 3:53 pm Texted cell number to schedule a phone conversation
3/5/24 4:04 pm Called and gave permission to send code
3/5/24 4:10 pm sent code (but forgot to hit send)
3/6/24 8:41 am Candidate texted that hadn't received email
3/6 24 7:45 pm Sent code
3/10/24 4:20 pm Sent reminder email
Answers submitted online March 17, 2024 @ 7:29 AM

Edward Weniger

Republican

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.

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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/