MCDADE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION
School Board Election – November 8, 2022 – go to https://www.mcdadeisd.com/52130_1
ABOUT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to serve, without compensation, for overlapping terms of four years each. Elections are conducted in November. While candidates run for specific places, they represent at large.
The next Board of Trustee election is scheduled for November 8, 2022. Places up for election will be Place 1, Place 4, Place 6, and Place 7.
The school district contracts with Bastrop County Election Division for election services.
TERMS AND ELECTION SCHEDULE
Board members shall be elected for four-year terms, with elections conducted bi-annually, as follows:
Policy BBB (LEGAL)
CANDIDATE’S GUIDE TO PRIMARY & GENERAL ELECTIONS
The Texas Election Code designates the Secretary of State as the chief election officer of the State of Texas. In order to provide information on the electoral process to all Texans, his office has prepared a guide in the expectation that increased information will result in increased participation.
Visit the Secretary of State’s website to view the guide.
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS
First day to file for place on the ballot: Monday, July 25, 2022
Notice of drawing for place on ballot: August 19, 2022
Last day to file for place on the ballot: Monday, August 22, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Last day to register to vote: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Early voting begins: Monday, October 24, 2022
Last day of early voting in person: Friday, November 4, 2022
Election date: November 8, 2022
APPLICATION PROCESS
The candidate filing period to file an application for a place on the ballot is:
Monday, July 25, 2022 to Monday, August 22, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
July 25, 2022 through August 2, 2022: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
August 3, 2022 through August 22, 2022: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
McDade ISD welcomes candidates and the Superintendent’s Office is here to help. To maintain a fair process for all, please know that it is the duty of the candidate to become familiar with the applicable laws regarding campaigns for office. The duty of McDade ISD is limited to accepting and filing reports and noting the date received thereon. McDade ISD should not be expected to advise or comment upon the timeliness or sufficiency of reports filed.
For answers to your questions on financial reports, you can contact the Texas Ethics Commission at 1-800-325-8506. You can find information regarding regarding elections on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.state.tx.us and information regarding ethics can be found on the Texas Ethics Commission’s website at www.ethics.state.tx.us. You can find helpful information at www.tasb.org under the board service tab.
ELIGIBILITY / QUALIFICATIONS
Policy BBA (LEGAL)
CONTACT
Barbie Birnbaum
Assistant to Superintendent / Board
McDade ISD
512-273-2522 EXT 1308
512-273-2101 FAX
barbara.birnbaum@mcdadeisd.net
https://www.mcdadeisd.com/52130_1
Information on Election and Application can be found at mcdadeisd.com under “School Board.”
To stay informed on MISD future board meetings and other governmental affairs in Bastrop County visit:
Shann Turner
