Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
To be eligible, a person must be a qualified school elector. A candidate must be at least 18 years of age; a citizen of the United States; a resident of the state of Michigan for at least 30 days; and a resident of the school district on or before the 30th day prior to the date of the election. A person is ineligible for election or appointment if the person was convicted of a felony involving dishonesty, deceit, fraud or a breach of the public trust within the preceding 20 years, and the conviction was related to the person’s official capacity while holding any elective office or position of employment in local, state or federal government.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $100 in lieu of nominating petition; signature requirement of 40-100
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the School District Filing Official's office. (For a school district whose entire territory lies within a single city or township, submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.)