Running for School Board in ND
The school board consists of citizens elected by their community to make decisions about the local public school system based on community expectations, goals, and needs. School board members are responsible to implement the needs of students into policies that will support student achievement.
An individual seeking election to the board of a school district shall prepare and sign a document (Statement of Intent) stating the individual's name and the position for which that individual is a candidate. A candidate shall also file a Statement of Interests as required by section 16.1-09-02. These documents must be filed with the school district business manager or mailed to and in the possession of the business manager by 4:00 p.m. on the 64th day before the election. (NDCC 15.1-09-08)
Each board of a school district that enters into an agreement with the county (to share election expenses) must notify the county auditor in writing, at least 64 days before the election, the offices to be filled at the election and any measures to appear on the ballot. (NDCC 15.1-09-24) NOTE: This deadline only applies to school districts holding the annual election in conjunction with a primary election and sharing election expenses with a county.
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