BOARD OF DIRECTORS' ELECTIONS

The bi-annual school election takes place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd-numbered years.  Each school election shall be used to elect citizens to the board to maintain a seven member board and to address other questions that must be 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 by appointment in accordance with law and board policy. 

It shall be the responsibility of the county commissioner of elections to conduct school elections.

Legal Reference:         Iowa Code §§ 39; 45; 47-53; 56-57; 69; 274.7; 277; 278.1 (1995).

Cross Reference:        202  Board of Directors Members

                                  203  Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest

Approved 7-14-11     Reviewed   7-17-24             Revised     9-18-19