Schools

ISD 197 School Board Seats Up For Re-Election

Want to run for school board? Filing is open until Aug. 10.

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN — Three seats on Independent School District 197's school board are up for re-election in the Nov. 2, 2021 elections, the district said.

The school board has seven seats total, the district said.

Filing for these open seats is open beginning Tuesday and ending Aug. 10, the district said.

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To be eligible to run, you must:

  • Be at least 21 years old at the time the term begins
  • Live in the school district at least 30 days prior before the general election
  • Have not been convicted of an offense for which registration is required
  • Have not filed for any other office in the upcoming general election

You can learn more about candidacy requirements and how to file affidavits of candidacy here.

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You can view a guide to being a member of the school board here.

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