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September 27, 2023
Run for Local School Board in Cartersville City, GA
Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline: Aug 21, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: local
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: $50/meeting
- Filing period: Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025
- Positions: Cartersville City School Board - Ward 5Cartersville City School Board - Ward 6Cartersville City School Board - Ward 2Cartersville City School Board - Ward 1
Job description
The Local School Board member is responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, and often for hiring/firing of school superintendents.
Eligibility requirements
No person shall be eligible for election unless they have read and understood the code of ethics as adopted by the Board and the conflict of interest provisions applicable to members of the Board and has agreed to abide by them by affidavit; and have agreed to annually disclose compliance by affidavit with the required training for Board members, the code of ethics of the Board, and the conflict of interest provisions applicable to members of the Board. Must be a resident of the city of Cartersville. Whenever a member of the Board moves his or her domicile from the city of Cartersville, such person shall cease to be a member of the Board, and a vacancy shall occur. The member shall provide notice of such move to the Board and Superintendent within ten (10) days of such move.Cannot serve on the governing body of a private elementary or secondary educational institution.Cannot be employed by the Cartersville Board of Education.Cannot be employed by the Georgia Department of Education or serves on the State Board of Education; Cannot be on the National Sex Offender Registry or the state sexual offender registry.
FAQ
How often is Local School Board elected?
The position of Local School Board is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Cartersville City, GA?
$33 filing fee. In lieu of filing fee candidates may collect signatures that are equivalent to 1% of the total number of registered voters eligible to vote in the last election
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the City Election's office.
Where is the filing office?
1 N Erwin Street, P.O. Box 1390, Cartersville, GA 30120.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 770-387-5616.
How do I get started running for Local School Board?
You can start running for Local School Board by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for Local School Board includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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