2016 Boards and Commissions

State Board of Education

General Information

Formal Name:State Board of Education
Contact Person:Dr. Matthew Blomstedt, Commissioner of Education, 301 Cenntennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 58509, 402-471-5020
Purpose:Constitutional body that sets policy and insures that the State Department of Education functions effectively within the framework developed by the Legislature and the Board, by law. The Board and Department have broad leadershipfunctions to carry out certain regulatory and service activities. Specific duties are listed in Nebraska Revised Statutes 79-318 and 79-319.
How Many Affectable:All
How Many Served:312,281 students, 22,881 classroom teachers in public schools
Year Created:1953
Year Active:1955
Sunset Date:None

Authorization

Authorization Citation:Constitution, Article VII
Parent Agency:Nebraska Department of Education

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:8
Who Appoints:Nebraska Voters
Legislative Approval:None
Qualifications Of Members:Nebraska Rev. Stat 79-313: No person shall be eligible to membership on the Board (1) who is actively engaged in the teaching profession (2) who is a holder of any state office, a member of a state board or commission unless limited to an advisory capacity, or a candidate for any state office or board or commission unless advisory capacity (3) citizen of U.S.
Per Diem:None
Expense Reimbursement:Yes
Term Length:4 years
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:4
Held FY 13-14:11
Required FY 14-15:4
Held FY 14-15:11
Required FY 15-16:4
Held FY 15-16:11

Operations

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Shared or Separate:blank
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FY 15-16 Budget:blank
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Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2012:Established a statewide Accountability System; Identified 3 priority Schools, Continued to carry out Statewide Assessments annually in grades 3-8 and 11 in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science