The board of education is a volunteer representative body elected by the registered voters of the local public school district. Become a school board member if you are:
Passionate about supporting public education
Motivated by the best interests of all children in your community
Committed to listen and collaborate with other leaders
Trusting in the democratic process
The school board governs the school district and provides leadership and advocacy for public education. School boards are charged with making decisions in the best interest of the entire district.
Qualifications
A school board member in Missouri must be:
A U.S. citizen
A resident taxpayer of a district or voters of the district in urban districts
A resident of Missouri and the district for at least one year
At least 24 years old
Candidates must also:
Be current on state and local taxes
Have not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under Missouri or federal law
Have not registered or required to register as a sex offender
Have filed required campaign documents for all previous campaigns, if any
Time Commitment
Monett R-1 School Board Members serve three-year terms.
Board members are expected to be present and actively participate in school board meetings. The Monett R-1 Board of Education meets once a month and will occasionally conduct a special meeting (i.e. work sessions such as budget).
If elected, board members must complete 18.5 hours of orientation and training within one year of the date of the election or appointment. Board members must complete at least one hour of refresher training each year thereafter.