About School Board Elections
School board elections are held during the Consolidated Election on the first Tuesday in April of each odd-numbered year. Governing school boards consist of seven members elected to serve four year terms. Terms are staggered so there are three or four seats contested at each biennial election, with the election authority as the county clerk.
Interested In School Board Service?
Consider the following points on school board service: qualifications, the "job" description, reasons for serving, characteristics of effective school board members, and preparation for service on the school board.
The next consolidated election will be held April 1, 2025.
2025 Candidate’s Guide and the 2025 Election and Campaign Finance Calendar(Opens in a new window) (under the Documents section)
Key Dates For Candidates—2025 Consolidated Election(Opens in a new window)
How to Navigate Running for School Board
A series of webinars is scheduled for candidates running for local school boards in 2025. All candidate webinars will be livestreamed at noon on the dates listed below (no registration necessary). https://www.iasb.com/livestream/
September 12 – Petition Circulation
October 17 – The Statement of Economic Interests
November 14 – Petition Filing
December 5 – Understanding the Board Member’s Role