Board Secretary Checklist
Guide for School Board Candidates
Key Dates
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Educational Opportunities for School Board Candidates & New Board Members
Sample Questions for Candidate Forums
Board Member Testimonials
Informational Animated Video: Filing Basics 101
Visit the Iowa Secretary of State's (SOS) school elections website for a variety of resources including:
Candidate's Guide
Affidavit of Candidacy
Nomination Petition
School Secretary's Guide
School Secretary Planning Worksheet
Visit the Iowa Board of Ethics and Campaign Disclosure website for information on topics including:
Political advertising disclaimers
Permitted and prohibited corporate
activity
Independent expenditures/in-kind contributions
Duties of a committee treasurer
Civil penalties
Out-of-state contributions
Prohibition in use of public funds for political purposes
Guidelines for campaign fundraising
Selecting a School Board Candidate: Five Key Considerations
Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Sample News/Press Release
Get
Out the Vote Poster
Social Media Graphics to Encourage Voting on Election Day—coming soon!
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