• Qualifications and Characteristics of School Board Candidates offers points for consideration and preparation for school board service, including characteristics of effective school board members. 

• How School Boards Work provides insights into the functions of boards of education. 

• Key Dates for School Board Candidates covers the process from the first day to circulate nominating petitions through the December filing dates, April election, and organization of the board. 

Additionally, IASB will host a series of livestream webinars this fall for candidates and potential candidates for local school boards in 2023. The livestream will be available from www.iasb.com/livestream at the dates and times listed below: 

• How to Navigate Running for School Board: Petition Circulation - Recording to be Posted

• October 22 at noon - How to Navigate Running for School Board: The Statement of Economic Interests 

• November 30 at 6:30 p.m. - How to Navigate Running for School Board: Petition Filing 

• December 8 at noon - How to Navigate Running for School Board: Understanding the Board Member's Role 

IASB is committed to supporting every school board in its responsibility for local school governance and quality public education. This includes preparing aspiring school leaders for board service. Additional information and resources for school board candidacy can be found online, www.iasb.com/elections.