Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Hill City Unified School District 281.
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- View profileKappi BillipsNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileMeagan OwenNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileRobert E. WahrmanNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileBrandon BornNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileCole KeiswetterNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
- View profileChristopher "Chris" T. SmeeNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
- View profileTawny AshbaughNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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About Graham USD 281 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 Graham USD 281 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
- 410 N. Pomeroy Hill City, KS 67642
- Filing phone
- 785-421-3453
- Step 3
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