About New Bedford 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
- 3 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for New Bedford School Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a registered voter in MA, 18-years-old, US citizen, and a resident of the district
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee. Petition signature requirement is 1% of the total number of voters in the Town in the last race for Governor.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Town Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 133 William Street, Room 118, New Bedford, MA 02740
- Filing phone
- 508-979-1450
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
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- View profileWilliam MarkeyCurrent term 2026 to 2029
- View profileChristopher A. CotterNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
- View profileJoaquim LivramentoNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileJonathan MitchellCurrent term 2025 to 2029
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Richard PorterNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Melissa CostaNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
Vonmarie MonizNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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