Election Information

The seven members of the Boise School District Board of Trustees maintain legal control of the Boise School District and are elected to staggered six-year terms by District residents.  Elections are held every two years on the first Tuesday in September with Trustees being elected at large. The Trustee Election of the Boise School Board will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 

1. This Election will consist of three separate Trustee races. Qualified voters may vote in any or all races.
   • In Race #1, there are three open seats. Voters may vote for up to three candidates.
   • In Races #2, and #3 there is one open seat in each race and voters may vote for one person in each race.
   • Candidate packets and profiles linked here. (Profiles will be available on July 12th)

   
   

2. To be eligible to run for election, a Board candidate must be at least 18 years of age, a resident and registered voter of the Boise School District, and have no pecuniary interest, either directly or indirectly, in any contract with the District.
   
   
3. The Declaration of Candidacy form will be available on Friday, May 17, 2024. Completed Declaration of Candidacy forms may be submitted to the Clerk of the Boise School Board starting Monday, June 24, 2024 and ending no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024.
   
   
4. All candidate names, addresses, occupations and any other information submitted on the Declaration of Candidacy will be made available to the news media following the July 5th filing deadline.  Information may be released earlier if requested by a media representative.
   
   
5. Absentee Ballot request forms will be available starting Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Boise School District Services Center or on the District website www.boiseschools.org. Completed Absentee Ballot request forms must be received by the District by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024. We will begin mailing Absentee Ballots to voters for the September 3rd, 2024 Election on Monday, July 29th, 2024. All absentee Ballots must be returned to the District Services Center by Election Day, September 3rd, 2024 at 8:00 pm
   
   
6. The logic and accuracy test will be performed on August 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the District Service Center, 8169 W. Victory Rd.
       
7. Patrons may also vote early at the District Services Center at 8169 West Victory Rd. beginning Monday, August 19, 2024, or on Election Day at any of the Polling Locations listed in the link below.
   
   
8. Individuals elected will then be sworn into office during the regular Board meeting on September 9th, 2024. 
   

Important Election resources are linked alphabetically below:

• Absentee Ballot Electronic Request Form

• Absentee Ballot Paper Request Form

• Candidate Packet - Available June 13th. All Declarations of Candidacy packets must be filed with the Clerk of the Board between June 24, 2024 - July 5, 2024, by 5:00 pm.

  • Candidate Packet - Spanish Translation
  • Candidate Packet - Arabic Translation
  • Candidate Packet - Swahili Translation
    
    
• Election Calendar

• If you are interested in becoming a Chief Judge or Poll Worker for the Boise School District Trustee Election, please fill out the form linked here.

• Facts, Questions and Answers

• Polling Locations for September 3, 2024 Trustee Election

• Poll Watcher Information

• Responsibilities of a Boise School District Trustee

Board Election Policies

• Policy 1120: Elections

• Policy 1122: Trustees - Terms of Office and Election of Trustees 

• Policy 1125: Board Commitment

• Policy 1131: Filling Vacancies on the Board of Trustees 

• Policy 1121: Nomination of Trustees

• Policy 1123: Qualifications of Trustees - Oath - Prohibition Against Interest in Contracts 

• Policy 1130: Office of Trustee Declared Vacant

• Regulation 1131-R(1): Filling Vacancies on the Board of Trustees - Rules for Filling Vacancies

For more information, please contact:

Sharon Mast, Clerk of the Board

208-854-4123