 Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a Governing Board member?
A. A Governing Board member functions as one part of a board consisting
of three to five members, making decisions and planning direction for the school district in
accordance with State laws.
Q. What are the qualifications for becoming a Governing Board member?
A. A person who is a registered voter of this state and has been a
resident of the school district for one year immediately preceding the day of election is
eligible for election to the office of governing board member.
No employee of a school district or the spouse of such employee
may hold membership on a governing board of a school district by which such employee is employed.
A.R.S. § 15-421 
Q. What duties/powers does a Governing Board member have?
A. The Governing Board shall prescribe and enforce policies and
procedures for the governance of the schools, not inconsistent with law or rules prescribed by
the state board of education.
A.R.S. § 15-341 through § 15-350 (Article 3)
Q. When are Governing Board elections held?
A. A regular election shall be held for each school district at the
time and place, and in the manner, of general elections as provided in title 16.
A.R.S. § 16-204
Q. What is the election/appointment process?
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Q. How long is an elected Governing Board member’s term of office?
A. The term of office for an elected Governing board member is either
two or four years as prescribed by the
A.R.S. § 15-424.
Q. When are Board meetings held?
A. For the purposes of regular meetings of the Governing Board, the
board shall hold a regular meeting at least once each month during the regular school year
and may hold other meetings as often as called.
The board shall meet at the most convenient public facility
in the school district. If a public facility is not available within the district, the
governing board may meet at any available public facility that is convenient to all governing
board members, regardless of the county or school district in which the facility is located.
A.R.S. § 15-321
For dates and times of meetings for a particular district,
contact the district of interest.
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