Member Legal Resources - Elections

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2023 School Board Election:

The 2023 Biennial School Board Election will take place on November 7, 2023. The below links provide information specific to this election, including deadlines, checklists with dates included, and other resources. 

Timelines: 

• School Director Election Timeline 
  
  
• TABOR Timeline

Checklists: 

• School Director Elections Checklist for Candidate Petition Process
  
  
• School Director Elections Checklist to Cancel the Board Election
  
  
• Candidate Petition Verification Cheat Sheet

Elections Seminar: 

•  CASB's Elections Seminar took place June 16, 2023 in-person. This free seminar included information presented by the Secretary of State's office regarding the school director election process and campaign finance. 

• Slides: School Director Elections Process | Campaign Finance
  
• Recording

Other Resources: 

• School Director Elections: Posting Candidate Information Online
  
  
• School Director Elections Sample Resolutions & Forms 
  

Other Election Resources:

The below resources are not specific to the November 7, 2023 school director election, but provide general information applicable in all election years.

Ballot Issues test:

• School District Ballot Issues Overview

• Sample Resolution Concerning Authorization of Additional Local Revenues (Word)

Plan of Representation:

• Changing the Plan of Representation and/or Changing the Number of Directors Overview

• Sample plans (Word):

• Plan to change to a combined plan of director districts and at-large 
• Plan to eliminate director districts
• Plan to reduce the number of directors
• Plan to reduce the number of directors and modify the plan of representation
• Sample ballot questions (Word)

Fair Campaign Practices Act:

• Fair Campaign Practices Act Overview

• Fair Campaign Practices Act Do's and Don'ts

Term Limits:

• Modifying or Eliminating School Board Term Limits FAQ

• Sample Resolutions to Modify or Eliminate Board Term Limits (Word)

• Sample ballot questions (Word)

Vacancies & Appointments:

• Board Member Vacancy and Appointment Process Overview

• Sample Board Interview Questions (Word)

• Sample resolutions (Word):
• Declaring a Vacancy - Board Member Resignation
• Declaring a Vacancy - Board Member Failure to Attend Meetings
• Declaring a Vacancy - Board Member Death
• Notice of Board Vacancy & Request for Applications
• Sample forms (Word):
• Affidavit of Applicant, Qualifications of Office
• Certificate of Appointment - Board
• Certificate of Appointment - Board President
• Oath of Office - Before Notary or Other Authorized Person
• Oath of Office - Before Board President
• Confidentiality Affidavit

Recall Elections:

• Recall of School Board Directors Overview                                                           

Additional resources:

• School Director Elections Sample Resolutions & Forms 

Colorado Secretary of State (SoS) election resources:

• Link to Fair Campaign Practices Act on SoS website
• Comprehensive Election Calendar on SoS website
• Elections and Voting page on SoS website

The resources provided by CASB's member legal resources department are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Specific questions should be referred to the district's or BOCES's own legal counsel.