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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: local
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Science Hill School Board
Job description
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Eligibility requirements
Must be at least 24 years of age, a citizen of Kentucky for at least 3 years preceding the election, a voter of the district for which they are elected, completed at least the 12th grade or has been issued a GED certificate or has received a high school diploma in the external diploma program, and files an affidavit certifying completion of the 12th grade or the equivalent with his nominating petition AND files a transcript evidencing completion of the 12th grade or results of a 12th grade equivalency examination. The candidate must not hold any elective federal, state, county, or city office; or at the time of election is directly or indirectly interested in the sale to the board of services, supplies, or equipment purchased with school funds, nor has been removed from a board of education for cause, nor has a relative employed by the school district.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 100 Main St, Room 208, Somerset, KY 42502
Filing phone number: 606-679-2045
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's Office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee of $20; petition signature requirement of 2 signatures.
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 Science Hill Independent School District, KY?
Filing fee of $20; petition signature requirement of 2 signatures.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's Office.
Where is the filing office?
100 Main St, Room 208, Somerset, KY 42502.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 606-679-2045.
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 does not include a primary or runoff election.
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