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APRIL 2025 BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE FILING INFORMATION & TIMELINE

The Boonville R-I District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 8, 2025, election.  Persons interested can file at the district administration office located at 736 Main Street, Boonville, Missouri 65233.

There are (2) positions available with three-year terms (April 2025 – April 2028).

  • a U.S. citizen;
  • at least twenty-four years old;
  • a resident taxpayer of the District for at least one year immediately preceding the election;
  • not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, or real estate property taxes on place of residence;
  • never pled guilty or nolo contendere nor been convicted of a felony;
  • is not registered or required to be registered as a sex offender;
  • has filed all required campaign disclosure reports for any previous elections.

Filing will begin on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the following dates/times:

  • December 11-13, 2024: Filings accepted between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
  • December 16-17, 2024: Filings accepted between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
  • December 18,  2024:  Filings accepted between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
  • December 20, 2024:  Filings accepted between 7:30 AM and 12:00PM.
  • Filing will end on December 26th, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. and the district administration office will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on this date.

Filing will end on December 31, 2024, at 5:00 PM and the district administration office will be open from 3:30-5:00 PM on this date.

Please note that filings will not be accepted from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. each day. Filers must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the ending filing time to ensure all documents are completed by the deadline. Filing will not occur on days that the school district’s offices are closed due to inclement weather, emergency closings or holiday vacations, except for the first and last day of filing during designated filing times unless severe inclement weather causes unsafe travel conditions.

Serving on the school board can be a valuable and satisfying way to make a significant contribution to the community. The Board, staff, parent, and student community enjoy a professional, collaborative relationship.
 
As public officials, Board members do have to comply with certain restrictions not encountered in their private lives. Board members must refrain from Board activities which constitute a conflict of interest or which are incompatible with their role as Board member.  
 
Election campaigns are separate from district activities and the candidate must fund their campaign with private contributions in accordance with the rules of the Fair Political Practices commission.  

The Missouri School Boards' Association offers a wealth of information on New Member training and governance.
 
For more information, contact Board Secretary Katie Bird at 660-882-7474 option 4.

    • a U.S. citizen;
    • at least twenty-four years old;
    • a resident taxpayer of the District for at least one year immediately preceding the election;
    • not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, or real estate property taxes on place of residence;
    • never pled guilty or nolo contendere nor been convicted of a felony;
    • is not registered or required to be registered as a sex offender;
    • has filed all required campaign disclosure reports for any previous elections.

  • Filing will begin on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the following dates/times:

    • December 11-13, 2024: Filings accepted between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
    • December 16-17, 2024: Filings accepted between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
    • December 18,  2024:  Filings accepted between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
    • December 20, 2024:  Filings accepted between 7:30 AM and 12:00PM.
    • Filing will end on December 26th, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. and the district administration office will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on this date.

    Filing will end on December 31, 2024, at 5:00 PM and the district administration office will be open from 3:30-5:00 PM on this date.

    Please note that filings will not be accepted from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. each day. Filers must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the ending filing time to ensure all documents are completed by the deadline. Filing will not occur on days that the school district’s offices are closed due to inclement weather, emergency closings or holiday vacations, except for the first and last day of filing during designated filing times unless severe inclement weather causes unsafe travel conditions.

  • Serving on the school board can be a valuable and satisfying way to make a significant contribution to the community. The Board, staff, parent, and student community enjoy a professional, collaborative relationship.
     
    As public officials, Board members do have to comply with certain restrictions not encountered in their private lives. Board members must refrain from Board activities which constitute a conflict of interest or which are incompatible with their role as Board member.  
     
    Election campaigns are separate from district activities and the candidate must fund their campaign with private contributions in accordance with the rules of the Fair Political Practices commission.  

  • The Missouri School Boards' Association offers a wealth of information on New Member training and governance.
     
    For more information, contact Board Secretary Katie Bird at 660-882-7474 option 4.