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Election Process

Seven board members serve without salaries and are elected in April of odd-numbered years. Three at-large seats on the seven-member Board of Education were filled at the April 17, 2007, election. Candidates elected will serve four-year terms expiring in April 2011.

Elections are nonpartisan and board candidates do not indicate a political party affiliation.

Office
Board of Education Member

Minimum Age
Qualified elector/registered voter

Residency
Resident of state and the territory encompassing the district for one year preceding election. In addition, a member cannot serve as a school trustee or school treasurer.

Signature Requirements
Nominating Petition (SBE NO.P.7) signed by at least 50 voters or 10 percent of the voters, whichever is less, residing within the district.

Statement of Candidacy
Filed with nominating petitions. Nonpartisan SBE No.P-1A.

Loyalty Oath (Optional)
Filed with nominating petitions. SBE No.P-1C.

Statement of Economic Interests
Filed with county clerk.

Next Election Date
April 2009

Where to File
Board of Education candidate files with the Board of Education Secretary or designee, Joseph M. Kiszka Educational Service Center, 580 North First Bank Drive, Palatine.

Campaign Financial Disclosure
Filed with the Cook County Clerk.

Term Begins
At the organizational meeting of the Board of Education to be scheduled within 28 days of the election.

In addition to district-related functions, board members also are representatives to a number of organizations including the District Fifteen Educational Foundation, the North Cook Intermediate Service Center Governing Board, and the Educational Research and Development Council. The board elects a president, vice president, and secretary.