Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
In order for a person to be eligible to hold the office of trustee of any school district, such person must be a bona fide resident and a qualified elector of such school district; hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; complete a basic course of training and education; and file annually a certificate of completion of a course of continuing education conducted by the Mississippi School Boards Association.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 50 qualified electors (if there are less than 100 qualified electors in the area to be represented by the trustee, the petition of nomination shall be signed by 20% of the qualified electors in the area).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Circuit Clerk's office.