Election Process
School Board Elections
Four seats on the seven-member Board of Education were filled at the April 7, 2009, election. New Board members will serve four-year terms expiring in April 2013.
To be eligible to serve, a school board member must be on the date of election, a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, a registered voter, and a resident of the state of Illinois and the school district for at least one year immediately preceding the election.
Elections are nonpartisan and board candidates do not indicate a political party affiliation. Candidates should be aware of financial conflict-of-interest limitations set forth in state law.
The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Web site (www.iasb.com/elections) provides many resources for school board candidates. For example, “Some Rules for Staying on the Ballot,” (PDF 44KB) “Your School Board and You,” (PDF 88KB)and “Code of Conduct for Members of School Boards” (PDF 43KB) are a few of the publications available. The IASB Web site provides access to information and publications regarding the next election that should be helpful for school boards, candidates, and voters.
Further information on becoming a candidate in the April 7, 2009, board election may be obtained by contacting June Becker, Board of Education secretary (847-963-3208), at the Joseph M. Kiszka Educational Service Center, 580 1st First Bank Drive, Palatine.
|
Seven board members serve without salaries and are elected in April of odd-numbered years.
Office
Board of Education Member.
Qualifications
Qualified elector/registered voter.
Residency
Any person who, on the date of election, is a U.S. citizen of the age of 18 or over and a resident of the State and the territory encompassing the district for one year preceding the election is eligible. A member cannot serve as a school trustee or school treasurer. [105 ILCS 5/10-10]
Signature Requirements
Petition for Nomination (PDF 66KB) (SBE NO. P.7) must be signed by at least 50 qualified voters or 10% of the voters, whichever is less, residing within the district. [105 ILCS 5/9-10]
Statement of Candidacy
The Statement of Candidacy (PDF 31KB) is filed with nominating petitions. Nonpartisan SBE No. P-1A.
Loyalty Oath (Optional)
The Loyalty Oath (PDF 20KB) (optional) is filed with nominating petitions. SBE No. P-1C.
Statement of Economic Interests
A copy of the Statement of Economic Interests (PDF 24KB) form is to be filed with the County Clerk, receipt to be returned with filing papers. Please also read Notice to Candidates (PDF 8KB).
Filing Dates
January 20–26, 2009 (not more than 78 nor less than 71 days prior to the Consolidated Election). (Reference 2009 School Board Elections Calendar (PDF 116KB))
Where to File
Board of Education candidate files with the Secretary of the Board of Education or designated representative, Community Consolidated School District 15, Joseph M. Kiszka Educational Service Center, 580 North 1st Bank Drive, Palatine.
Campaign Financial Disclosure
Filed with the County Clerk (Form D-5, Notice of Obligation, provided at the time when nomination papers are filed).
Fair Campaign Practices Act (Voluntary)
The Code of Fair Campaign Practices (PDF 116KB) is filed with the County Clerk.
Term Begins
At the organizational meeting of the Board of Education to be scheduled by not later than May 5, 2009 (within 28 days after the election).
Term Expiration
April 2013
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 and vice president.
|
