Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Atchison Public Schools Unified School District 409.
What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
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Doug TschauderNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027Has taken the People First Pledge - View profileSally BergerNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileBrandi RossNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileStefanie GardnerNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileKathy HinesNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
- View profileCarrie SowersNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the People First Pledge
- View profileJanet SmithNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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About Atchison USD 409 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.
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- 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 Atchison USD 409 School Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a qualified elector in the district as of election day.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee of $20; petition signature requirement of 50 signatures for At Large candidates; 50 signatures or at least 10% of the electors residing in a specific member district, whichever is less, for candidates seeking to represent such a district (when filing via petitions in lieu of fee)
- Filing period
- Until June 1, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 423 N. 5th St. Atchison, KS 66002
- Filing phone
- 913-804-6030
- Step 3
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