Springfield Township School District School Board Member, Seat 5

Employer / Organization

Springfield Township School District

Next Election

Nov 07, 2023

Filing Window

Feb 14, 2023 - Aug 01, 2023

Description

School board members attend meetings, and participate in official school ceremonies and school functions. Members of the board use the board's legislative authority to create procedures and policies for the school district's organization and operation. The board also appoints the Superintendent, and has jurisdiction over school district controversies and disputes. Board members are not compensated for their duties.

Application Guidelines
To file for this position follow these three simple steps: 1) Contact the governing authority of the office being sought within your official residence to verify that you qualify for the position, and to see if there are any other requirements that might prevent you from running (residency within the district for a certain period of time is frequently a requirement). 2) Obtain the appropriate filing papers from the Montgomery County Election Board office when they become available there in late January. You can contact the County Board of Elections office at 610-278-3280. 3) Submit the candidacy papers within the 13-10 week filing window prior to the Primary Election if you are filing as a Democrat or Republican and within the 10th week before the Primary to August 1 before the General Election if you are filing as an Independent. Prior to submitting your candidacy papers, you should arrange an appointment with the governing authority of the office being sought to go over the required paperwork. These authorities understand that first time/beginning candidates may need assistance and are available to assist with any questions.

Submit application to:
School District of Springfield Township, 1901 East Paper Mill Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, US