The school election takes place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd-numbered years. Each school election is used to elect citizens to the board to maintain a 5 member board and to address questions that are submitted to the voters.
Citizens of the school district community seeking a seat on the board must file their nomination papers with the board secretary, or the board secretary's designee in accordance with the timelines established by law.
If a vacancy occurs on the board it shall be filled in accordance with law and board policy.
It is the responsibility of the county commissioner of elections to conduct school elections.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 39; 45; 63; 69; 274.7; 277; 278.1; 279.7.
Cross Reference:
202 Board of Directors Members
202.1 Qualification
202.2 Oath of Office
202.3 Term of Office
202.4 Vacancies
203 Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest
NOTE: This policy states the legal requirements for school board elections and the filling of vacancies.
Approved: 10/14/96 Reviewed: 10/9/2023 Revised: 10/9/2023