202.03 - Term of Office

Board members elected for a full term at a regularly scheduled school election in November, of odd-numbered years, serve for four years. Board members appointed to fill a vacant position will serve until a successor is elected and qualified at the next regular school election, unless there is an intervening special election for the school district, in which event a successor shall be elected at the intervening special election. A board member elected to fill a vacancy will serve out the unexpired term.

Being a board member is a unique opportunity for a citizen to participate on a governing board of the school district. Eligible board members are encouraged to consider running for more than one term.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 69.12; 274.7; 279.6; 279.7

I.C. Iowa Code References        Description
Iowa Code § 274.7                     School Districts - Directors
Iowa Code § 279.6                    Directors - Powers and Duties-Vacancies
Iowa Code § 279.7                    Directors - Powers and Duties-Vacancies-Special Election
Iowa Code § 69.12                    Vacancies-Removal

Cross References:  201  Board of Directors' Elections
                                         202.04  Vacancies  

Approved: 11/16/2015, 2/28/2018, 1/14/2019, 10/16/2023, 1/21/2025
Reviewed: 12/16/2024
Revised: 12/16/2024