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