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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Jun 24, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: local
- Length of term: 2 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026
- Positions: Foster Town Tax Review BoardFoster Town CouncilFoster-Glocester School Board - FosterFoster Town ModeratorFoster Town Clerk...
Job description
School Board Members establish a shared vision for the schools that they represent which reflects a consensus of the board, community and district staff. The school board has a wide variety of additional responsibilities, such as adopting annual budgets and issuing interim financial reports, adopting the school calendar, negotiating contracts with employees (including the hiring of superintendents), approving curriculum materials and closing or constructing schools. Rhode Island has 36 locally governed school boards which provide education to approximately 143,000 students, and the school boards can have 5, 7, or 9 members. Board members serve for four year terms, elections are held during even years, and some school board members receive a financial stipend (depending upon district).
Eligibility requirements
Must be a qualified elector of the district, at least eighteen years old and have been a resident of the district for atleast 30 days.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 181 Howard Hill Road, Foster, RI 02825
Filing phone number: 401-392-9200
Paperwork instructions: Submit Paperwork to the local Board of Canvassers' office.
Filing requirements: No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 50 signatures.
FAQ
How often is Local School Board elected?
The position of Local School Board is typically elected every 2 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 Foster Town, RI?
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 50 signatures.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit Paperwork to the local Board of Canvassers' office.
Where is the filing office?
181 Howard Hill Road, Foster, RI 02825.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 401-392-9200.
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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