About Kansas City School Board
About this position
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Kansas City School Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A school board member must be a U.S. citizen, a resident taxpayer of the district or voters of the district in urban districts, a resident of Missouri for at least one year and at least 24 years of age. Candidates must also be current on state and local taxes; have not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under Missouri or federal law; are not registered or required to register as a sex offender; and have filed required campaign documents for all previous campaigns, if any.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- December 15, 2026 - January 19, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 201 W Lexington, 2nd Fl, Independence, MO 64050
- Filing phone
- 816-881-1626
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Kansas City 33 School District.
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Rita M. CortesSubdistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profileJamekia KendrixSubdistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2027
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Tricia McGeeSubdistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Brittany D. FoleySubdistrict 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Tanesha FordAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029
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