Justin Curtis (Nebraska)

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Justin Curtis

Nonpartisan

Millard Board of Education At-large

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

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Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Nebraska, Omaha, 2003

Graduate

University of Nebraska, Omaha, 2005

Other

University of Nebraska, Kearney, 2007

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Omaha, Neb.

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Christian

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Justin Curtis is an at-large member of the Millard Board of Education in Nebraska. He assumed office on January 9, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2029.

Curtis ran for election for an at-large seat of the Millard Board of Education in Nebraska. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Curtis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Justin Curtis was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Curtis earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska, Omaha in 2003 and a graduate degree from the University of Nebraska, Omaha in 2005. He also received a degree from the University of Nebraska, Kearney in 2007. Curtis' career experience includes working as a teacher, athletic trainer, and nonprofit leader.

Elections

2024

See also: Millard Public Schools, Nebraska, elections (2024)

General election

General election for Millard Board of Education At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Millard Board of Education At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Linda Poole (Nonpartisan)	19.8	25,414
✔		Justin Curtis (Nonpartisan)	17.7	22,816
✔		Amanda McGill Johnson (Nonpartisan)	16.7	21,427
		Allison Kinney-Walker (Nonpartisan)	16.6	21,374
		Jennifer Meyer (Nonpartisan)	15.7	20,216
	Submit photo	Knut Haasch (Nonpartisan)	13.0	16,729
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	597

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 128,573
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled.

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Justin Curtis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Curtis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Having lived in Millard for over 40 years, I know the impact a thriving school district has on the broader community. Growing up sons of a small business owner, my brothers (Matt & Ryan) and I learned the values of hard work, community support, and a continued desire to learn – values that embody what it means to be From Millard. As graduates from Millard South High School, my wife Tracy and I were confidently prepared to step into life after the teenage years. Having the privilege of working as a teacher/athletic trainer in Millard gave me a behind-the-scenes appreciation for what it takes to make a worthwhile investment in the lives of all kinds of students. Now, I am a father of five outstanding children who are enrolled and flourishing within Millard Public Schools. I know what it means to be primarily responsible for my children’s education while taking advantage of the educational options that Millard has to offer. Working as a nonprofit leader in our city has given me a strong connection to leaders and public servants throughout Omaha. And serving as an Elementary School PTO President and on the Superintendent Parent Advisory Committee has shown me the importance of being meaningfully engaged as a Millard citizen. I’m proud to say that I’m From Millard.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I'm proud to be FROM MILLARD & FOR MILLARD. A Vote For Justin Curtis is a Vote For Millard!
• As a world-class educational community, Millard is a destination district. Every year, students, teachers, staff, and administrators find their home in one of our 35 excellent schools. A community asset this important requires stewardship. The type of stewardship that comes from men and women of integrity who are courageous enough to lead and humble enough to listen. Innovative leaders who value encouraging vocational/trade education in addition to college prep readiness. Sober-minded leaders who will not be easily influenced by the latest cultural ideologies. Servant leaders who will champion common-sense Midwestern values. This is why I am For Millard.
• Millard Public Schools are a tremendous asset to the entire community. The Millard Public School system strives for each student to exemplify the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for personal excellence and responsible citizenship through an innovative, world-class educational community that challenges and empowers all students. Millard has truly become a district of choice with many different paths for students to achieve their personal academic goals. Millard Schools will continue to thrive as they provide the best academic experience possible for every student in Millard. We want to have the BEST SCHOOLS for ALL STUDENTS who call Millard home. This is why I am For Millard.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Parents have the primary responsibility for their children’s education. Therefore, I support policies that value parental responsibility of the raising of their children, including academic and moral development. I also value efforts to provide parents with increased educational options for their children.

It's also important that policy for public education should rest with local school boards, not state or federal agencies. Local school boards and school districts should build trust with the community by being transparent with citizens and inviting fiscal and educational accountability to assure that quality services are being rendered.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Take almost any personality test out there and you will find that my results most often highlight the following qualities & traits:

Wisdom, Courage, Humility, Servant, Innovation, Sober-minded, Respectable

What legacy would you like to leave?

A husband and father who sacrificially loved his wife and children until the end. A neighbor who loved well, cared about those around him, and fought for what is good, true, and beautiful about this world.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Officiating youth sports through the S/SW YMCA on 132nd & Center.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

The Millard Public Schools Board of Education creates policies and rules and helps the district implement the strategic plan.

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

Education requires partnership.

The first partnership is between teachers and students. We need teachers who are passionate about their subject matter and the students they serve. And we need students who are eager to learn, challenged to grow, and supported in their educational endeavors.

The second partnership is between schools and families. When both institutions are embracing their responsibilities to help students thrive inside and beyond the classroom, the ideal learning environments will take shape.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

As a resident of Millard for 40+ years, a parent with 5 children in the Millard Public Schools, and a non-profit leader in our community for over 15 years, I've spent countless hours building relationships with parents in particular and the broader community in general. An important component of serving on the Millard Board of Education is being out in the community and approachable for constituents.

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