Candidates for Local School Board
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About Local School Board
About this position
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- No compensation.
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 4 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Local School Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a US Citizen, a resident of the state of Illinois and of the school district for at least 1 year preceding election, must be a registered voter and not a school trustee.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No Filing fee. Signature requirements: At least 50 qualified voters or 10% of the voters, whichever is less, residing within the district.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 189 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Filing phone
- 815-937-2990
- Step 3
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