Future school board candidates should be advised that with the approval of Public Act 103-600 by Governor Pritzker on July 1, 2024, the filing period for petitions with the local county clerk to become a candidate for school board has changed. The filing period has moved up in the calendar to 141 to 134 days before the consolidated election on April 1, 2025. Candidates will now have from November 12-18, 2024, to file petitions for office with the local election authority. Candidates can start circulating petitions for the April 1, 2025 election on August 20, 2024. 

Packets are available in the Monroe County Clerk’s office (100 South Main Street, Waterloo, IL 62298) or at the District Office (5 Veterans Parkway) for those interested in running for School Board positions at the April Consolidated Election.

Questions regarding the upcoming election should be directed to: Jonathan McLean Monroe County Clerk, 618-939-8681, ext. 302. or visit https://www.mococlerk.com/

For more information, please visit The Illinois Association of School Boards website.