The school election takes place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd-numbered years. Each school election is used to elect citizens to the board to maintain a 7 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 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.
I.C. Iowa Code References Description
Iowa Code § 274.7 School Districts - Directors
Iowa Code § 277 School Elections
Iowa Code § 278.1 Power of Electors
Iowa Code § 279.7 Directors - Powers and Duties-Vacancies-Special Election
Iowa Code § 39 Elections - Appointments - Terms
Iowa Code § 45 Nominations by Petition
Iowa Code § 63 Qualifying for Office
Iowa Code § 69 Vacancies/Terms
Cross References: 202.01 Qualifications
202.02 Oath of Office
202.03 Term of Office
202.04 Vacancies
203 Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest
Approved: 11/16/2015, 2/28/2018, 1/14/2019, 10/16/2023, 2/18/2025
Reviewed: 1/21/2025
Revised: 1/21/2025
