BOARD MEMBERSHIP - ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
The biennial school election takes place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Terms shall be staggered so that at least three board members are elected at each general election. Members of the board will be elected at large.
Incumbents must file for election at the Office of the County Clerk, Banner County, by February 15 prior to the date of the primary election. All other candidates must file for election by March 1 prior to the date of the primary election.
If a vacancy occurs on the board it may be filled within 45 days by appointment of a qualified registered voter by the remaining members of the board for the remainder of the unexpired term. If the board does not fill the vacancy by appointment, the vacancy may be filled by election at a special election or school district meeting called for that purpose. If a majority of the offices of the school board members are vacant, the Secretary of State will call a special school district election to fill the vacancies.
It is prohibited to meet in closed session for discussion of the appointment or election of a new board member.
Legal Reference:
Neb. Statute 32-501 et seq
