201 - Board of Directors' Elections

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 five-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: 202.1    Qualifications
                                      202.2    Oath of Office
                                      202.3   Term of Office
                                      202.4   Vacancies
                                      203      Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest

Initially Approved 03-08-1999                     
Last Reviewed 01-25-2023                         
Last Revision 03-13-2019