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Local School Board in Chicago Public School District 299, Illinois
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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Local School Board
About this position
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
No compensation.
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for election or appointment to the board, a person shall be a citizen of the United States, shall be a registered voter as provided in the Election Code, shall have been a resident of the city and, if applicable, the electoral district, for at least one year immediately preceding his or her election or immediately preceding his or her election or appointment, and shall not be a child sex offender as defined in Section 11-9.3 of the Criminal Code of 2012. A person is ineligible for election or appointment to the board if that person is an employee of the school district.
Filing Requirements
No Filing fee. Signature requirements: At least 250 qualified voters residing within the electoral district.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Board of Election's office.
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