State Board of Education - District 02


Maggie Douglas

Democrat

Contacted by resident of the district
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

Karen Morgan

Democrat

contacted by resident of district
2/28/24, 12:30 PM, emailed access code 
Answers submitted Feb. 28, 2024 @ 2:53pm

Linda Vermooten

Republican

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 o

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



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 o

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