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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Dec 5, 2026Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: local
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: Compensation not to exceed $50 per day for every meeting of the school board. School board members shall not be paid for more than 144 days in any one year; provided that no member shall be compensated for more than 12 meetings per month, or, in lieu of such per diem, the school board may elect, by a vote of a majority of the elected members, to go on an expense allowance basis, in which event the maximum allowance shall be $800 per month for each member of the school board and $900 per month for the school board president.
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: East Baton Rouge Parish School Board - District 1
Job description
The Board establishes policies to administrate and manage schools within the district, and acts as a legislative body to determine policies. The Board also may occasionally act as a judicial body to hear complaints and appeals of admirative decisions within the district. In addition, the school board governs the calendar of school events, adopts the annual budget, determines the employee salary schedule, considers reports from the Superintendent on school progress, and adopts plans for structural improvements. Board members are officers of the state.
Eligibility requirements
By the date of qualification, the candidate shall have attained the age of 18, resided in Louisiana for the preceding 2 years, and have been actually domiciled for the preceding year in the parish, ward, or district from which the candidate seeks election. The candidate shall be able to read and write. At the next regular election following reapportionment an elector may qualify in any district created in whole or in part from a district existing prior to reapportionment if he was domiciled in the prior district for at least 1 year immediately preceding his qualification and was a resident of Louisiana for the 2 years preceding his qualification. If elected must change domicile to district before being sworn in.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 222 St. Louis Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Filing phone number: 225-295-4765
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Parish Court Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee of $230. In lieu of fee, petition signature requirement of 100 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 partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in District 4, LA?
Filing fee of $230. In lieu of fee, petition signature requirement of 100 signatures.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Parish Court Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
222 St. Louis Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 225-295-4765.
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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