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; by ward or
district).
Incumbents must file for election at the Office of the County Clerk, ___________
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. Every candidate for a
special district election shall file a candidate filing form according to state statutes.
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.
Approved July 14, 2014 Revised November 14, 2016 Revised August 12, 2024
