Filing Period Opens for Eagan-Apple Valley-Rosemount School District

Three of the seven at-large positions on the School Board of Independent School District 196 are up for election in the Nov. 5, 2013 General School Board Election. The terms of Art Coulson, Gary Huusko and Mike Roseen expire Jan. 6, 2014. The term of each open position is four years, from January 2014 to January 2018.

The two-week filing period for School Board candidates will openeda Tuesday, July 30, at 7:30 a.m. and runs through Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m. All candidates must file during this two-week period in order to be placed on the ballot.

The School Board is responsible for developing policy to ensure the proper care, management and control of district affairs, and supporting the district's mission of educating our students to reach their full potential.

Any person may be a candidate who:

• is eligible to vote;

• would be at least 21 years old upon assuming office (Jan. 6, 2014);

• is a resident of the school district for at least 30 days before the election, and

• is not registered as a convicted sex offender.

Affidavits of candidacy are available during office hours (7:30 a.m.--4 p.m., Monday through Friday) in the Superintendent's Office of Independent School District 196, 3455 153rd Street W., Rosemount. Completed affidavits of candidacy must be filed at the Superintendent's Office by 5 p.m. Aug. 13, along with a $2 filing fee or a petition with at least 500 signatures of eligible voters in place of the filing fee.

Five or more voters may also draft a candidate by filing an application on behalf of the candidate. The candidate must indicate his or her willingness to serve by signing the application. The same filing fee requirements and timeline apply.

Persons considering running for one of the three open positions may also call the Superintendent's Office at 651-423-7736 for more information.

District 196 serves approximately 27,500 students in early childhood, K-12 and special education programs combined, and offers community education programs for residents of all ages. District 196 includes all or part of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville and Empire and Vermillion townships. For more information, visit the district’s website.

District 196 serves approximately 27,500 students in early childhood, K-12 and special education programs combined, and offers community education programs for residents of all ages. District 196 includes all or part of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville and Empire and Vermillion townships. For more information, visit www.district196.org.