Run for Local School Board in Orleans Parish, LA

Election Date: Dec 7, 2024
Filing Deadline: Jul 19, 2024

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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.
Filing period: Jul 17, 2024 - Jul 19, 2024
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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

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.

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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 Orleans Parish, 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?

421 Loyola Avenue, Room 402 New Orleans, LA 70112.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 504-407-0000.

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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