Bellevue Public Schools #1 (Vote up to 3) P26


Michele A Bang

Democrat

Contacted by resident of the School District.
Not enough candidates to be on Primary Ballot.
04/20/26, 10:25pm, Text Message
04/22/26, 7:26pm, Phone Call, Left Message
04/25/26, 6:45pm, Called Left Message
04/28/26, 12:45pm, Candidate Returned phone call, said she was looking forward to filling out the questionnaire
Answers submitted online May 4, 2026 @ 1:54 PM.

Phil Davidson

Republican

Contacted by resident of the School District.
Not enough candidates to be on Primary Ballot.
04/22/26, 7:30pm, Tried to call/invalid phone number
04/22/26, 7:35pm, Sent email   No response
04/25/26, 4:51pm, Sent email   No response
05/04/26, 11:33pm, Emailed candidate with a request for a yes or no response to fill out questionnaire
05/05/26, 2:18pm, Candidate responded in the affirmative and will be filling out the questionnaire
05/05/26, 2:21pm, Emailed the questionnaire and the Candidate letter with online access to the candidate.

Dickee Jost

Republican

Contacted by resident of the School District.
Not enough candidates to be on Primary Ballot.
04/20/26, 10:31am, Sent text about Questionnaire
04/21/26, 4:00pm, Agreed to complete the Questionnaire
04/22/26, 1:06pm, Candidate Letter and questionnaire sent to candidate

Kristy Hansen Kiviniemi

Republican

Contacted by resident of the School District.
Not enough candidates to be on Primary Ballot.
Incumbent
04/20/26, 10:30am, Sent Text
04/22/26, 7:40pm, called, No answer
04/25/26, 6:45pm, Left message
05/04/26, 11:31pm, Emailed to candidate with a request for a yes or no response to fill out questionnaire

Maureen McNamara

Republican

Contacted by resident of the School District.
Not enough candidates to be on Primary Ballot.
Incumbent
04/20/26, 10:45am, Texted Candidate
04/20/26, 3:30pm, Candidate responded she would like to fill out questionnaire
04/21/26, 10:41pm, Texted Candidate that she would receive questionnaire by email
04/22/26, 1:40pm, Emailed Questionnaire and candidate letter to candidate
04/23/26, 10:44pm, Candidate emailed for clarification
04/25/26, 10:46am, sent email to candidate to clarify questions

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

See Chapter 79, See Education 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

See Chapter 79, See Education Policy Reference Manual