Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, qualified voters in the school district and able to read and write. They must be residents of their districts continuously for one year (as little as 30 days or as long as three years in some city school districts) before the election. At the time when the board member takes office, they cannot be employed by the board on which they serve or live in the same household with a family member who is also a member of the same school board.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 25 qualified district voters or 2% of the number of those who voted in the previous annual election, whichever number is greater.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.