Elections
Mankato Area Public Schools is governed by a seven member School Board elected at-large by school district residents. Board members serve four-year terms and are elected during the November General Election on even years. New terms begin the first Monday in January.
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. At that election, four (4) members will be elected to the school board for terms of four (4) years each (2025-2029).
Candidates
Are you interested in running for School Board? Please read through the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) resources below:
Legal requirements to run for school board:
- At least 21 years old
- An eligible voter
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District resident for at least 30 days (Minn. Stat. 204B.06, Subd. 1)
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Not a convicted sex offender (Minn. Stat. 205A.06, Subd. 1b)
CANDIDATE FILING PERIOD JULY 30 - AUGUST 13, 2024
To file for School Board Office, please bring in the following or pick up a copy from the District Office:
Affidavit of Withdrawal by 5 pm on August 15, 2024
Candidate Filing Window:
Opens Tuesday, July 30 at 7 a.m. and closes Tuesday, August 13 at 5 p.m.
Filing Location:
Mankato Area Public Schools District Office: 10 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 2, Mankato
Office Hours:
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Contact: Deputy Clerk: Becky Bailey, rbaile1@isd77.org, (507) 387-1868
Campaign Financials
- Campaign Financial Report Reporting Dates
- Campaign Financial Report Certification
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Candidates must fill out no later than seven (7) days after the election.
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- Campaign Financial Report
- The candidate’s initial report must be filed within 14 days after the candidate receives contributions or makes disbursements of more than $750 ($750 must be either collected or spent to begin this reporting process) in a calendar year.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky Bailey: rbaile1@isd77.org or (507) 387-1868.