Interested in Running for School Board?

Editor's Note: A correction was made in regards to the term of the third vote getter in the third paragraph.

The Greendale School District will host a workshop in December to encourage residents to learn more about the district and provide information to those interested in becoming a candidate for the Greendale School Board.

The School Board Academy will be held on Monday, December 10 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office, located at 6801 Southway. Those interested in registering for the workshop should contact the school district office at (414) 423-2700 ext. 2702 by December 7.

The five-member Greendale School Board will have three position(s) on the Spring 2013 ballot. The top two vote getters will serve three-year terms. The vote getter coming in third will serve one year, filling the remainder of the term filled by appointment. To be on the ballot, all candidates must submit the required Declaration of Candidacy and file their Campaign Registration Statement at the District Office by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013..

The spring election will be held on Tuesday, April 2. If a primary is necessary, it will be held on Tuesday, February 19.

The School Board Academy will include presentations about the major operational areas of the school district, including student achievement, curriculum and instruction, human resources, finance, technology and student services. Additional topics include election procedures and the time commitment of board service.