Code No. 201
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' ELECTIONS
The school election takes place on the second Tuesday in November of odd-numbered years. Each school election shall be 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 as set by Iowa Statute between sixty-four and forty days before the school election unless otherwise directed.
If a vacancy occurs on the board it shall be filled 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; 278.1 (1995).
Cross Reference: 202 Board of Directors Meetings
203 Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest
Approved Dec. 10, 2001
Reviewed April 8, 2013
Revised January 8, 2018