201. Board of Directors' Elections

Code No. 201

Board of Directors’ Elections

The school election takes place on the first Tuesday in November of odd numbered years. Each school election is used to elect citizens to the board to maintain a seven 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 school 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 (2013).

Cross Reference: 200 Board Members

203.3 Term of Office

203.4 Vacancies

203 Conflict of Interest

Approved: April 10, 1989

Reviewed: October 17, 2016

Revised: October 17, 2016

Revised: April 16, 2018