School board candidates can start circulating nominating petitions for signatures for the April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election on August 25. The first day petitions can be filed is Monday, November 16, and the last day of filing is Monday, November 23, 2026. 

To assist candidates, key dates have been updated on the IASB website. More information about running for school board and the qualifications to do so are also available.