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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: May 26, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: 70117.64/year
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Jan 8, 2026 - May 26, 2026
- Positions: Flathead County Commission - District 2Flathead County Commission - District 3Flathead County District Court ClerkFlathead County Justice of the Peace - Department 1Flathead County Justice of the Peace - Department 2...
Job description
The County Superintendent has general supervision of the public schools of the county. The office is administrative - performing duties outlined by state law, the Board of Public Education, and the Office of Public Instruction. Supervisory responsibilities include areas of administration, legal issues, financial oversight, transportation, tuition, school district organization, classification, boundary adjustments, and centralized clerical and record keeping. The County Superintendent also fulfills state responsibilities for the home school population.
Eligibility requirements
A canidate for county superintendent of schools must be a qualified elector, hold a valid, current class 1 professional certificate, class 2 standard certificate, or class 3 administrative and supervisory certificate issued by the superintendent of public instruction, and have at least 3 years of successful teaching experience.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 40 11th St W Ste 230 Kalispell MT 59901
Filing phone number: 406-758-5535
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office
Filing requirements: Filing fee of 0.5% of total annual position salary (major party only). Petition signature requirements of 5% of the total vote cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election (minor party/independent candidates only).
FAQ
How often is County Superintendent of Schools elected?
The position of County Superintendent of Schools 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 Flathead County County, MT?
Filing fee of 0.5% of total annual position salary (major party only). Petition signature requirements of 5% of the total vote cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election (minor party/independent candidates only).
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office
Where is the filing office?
40 11th St W Ste 230 Kalispell MT 59901.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 406-758-5535.
How do I get started running for County Superintendent of Schools?
You can start running for County Superintendent of Schools 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 County Superintendent of Schools does not include a primary or runoff election.
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