Lisa Schoenberger for Millard School Board
Hello there! I'm Lisa Schoenberger, current Board Secretary of the Millard Public Schools Board of Education. I am running for re-election because I believe we have something truly special here in Millard, and I believe education is the most important investment we make as a community. I want to ensure that my children and every child in Millard is empowered to be the best version of their unique self. I want them confident and ready to use the knowledge, skills and talent developed here to take on the challenges of their next chapter in life. Read more below or reach out, I'm here to listen.
About Lisa
I was raised just outside of Omaha and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where I earned Bachelors degrees in Advertising and Spanish. My husband Corbin and I purchased our first home right here in Millard because we liked the idea of an educational experience for our children that felt similar to the ones we had in our small towns growing up. We have since welcomed two daughters who are both elementary school students in MPS. In my time on the Board, I am proud to have been a responsible steward of taxpayer investments in our students, including voting for one of the largest levy reductions in district history. We have a good plan in place to protect investments in our buildings and are grateful to our community for their continued support on the 2025 Bond. My colleagues and I voted to raise pay for staff members, including our world-class teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff, demonstrating our district value “Excellence is worth the investment”. Our students continue to achieve at incredibly high levels in the classroom and in our many activities, and I am excited to continue my service to keep Millard an exceptional place to learn, work and live.
My Vision for Millard Public Schools
Continue a Legacy of Responsible Fiscal Management
Millard Public Schools provides exceptional value to our stakeholders, and a world-class education for our students. For decades, the Millard Board of Education has invested wisely in the things that elevate our learning, attract the highest level of talent, and maintain our facilities. I am honored to work to allocate funds aligned with Millard’s strategic plan, crafted with input from our community, which keeps us focused on what matters. I am also committed to working at the state level to ensure sustainable and predictable funding for K-12 education that shows our shared investment in educating our future workforce.
Leverage Community Partnerships to Prepare for Life After Graduation
Many Millard Public Schools graduates go on to further their education by attending college or university. MPS has excellent programs in place to help those students earn college credits, making their post-secondary education significantly more affordable. A college career is a great option for many, but not for all. Workforce shortages, especially in health care and skilled trade professions, are significant across the country, and leveraging programs and community partnerships already in place to scale career academies can help students find gainful employment before they even graduate high school. Continuing to evaluate, expand and identify new opportunities for partnership will assist students in discovering new career options, especially in high-demand industries.
Attract, Recruit, Train and Retain a World-Class Team
I believe wholeheartedly that the reason Millard Public Schools is outstanding is due to the hard work of an amazing team. I am committed to supporting their health and well-being so that they can continue to do what they love: create outstanding educational experiences for our children. I believe we need to ensure that our entire team feels fairly compensated, has access to resources for physical and mental health and sees investment in their career development. I want to make sure that our support staff members such as paraprofessionals, food service team members and custodial staff are compensated commensurate with the critical role they play on the educational team.
A Strong, Kind, Productive School Community
I believe that our children grow and learn best in an environment that is safe, collaborative and kind. I believe every member of the Millard community has a role to play in maintaining that environment, whether they are a staff member, a parent or guardian, a taxpayer or a neighbor. Millard has thrived over the years because of that investment, and I pledge to do whatever it takes to maintain it. Input from a variety of stakeholders is key to creating the best opportunities for our children, and remaining respectful and kind even when we disagree is critical to helping model that behavior for our students. I am fiercely committed to non-partisan decision making, always keeping the best interests of our students, staff and community at the heart of that effort. I believe #BeKind starts from the top and am committed to being that example for Millard students.
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