The next consolidated election will be held April 1, 2025.

Prospective school board candidates may visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov for information regarding School Board Elections.

In accordance with changes to the Election Code in 2014 (10 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.), prospective school board candidates will no longer file nominating petitions with the school district. Petitions must be filed with the Cook County Clerk's Office. Please contact The Cook County Clerk's Office at (312) 603-1127 for further election-related information.

• Illinois Association of School Boards - School Board Elections

• School Board Candidate Qualifications

• Date Changes for School Board Candidates

• Prospective Candidate Letter 2024

• Qualifications & Characteristics of a School Board Member

• Loyalty Oath Document

• Petition for Nomination Document

• State of Illinois 2025 Candidate's Guide

• Statement of Candidacy Document

• Statement of Economic Interests to be Filled With The Cook County Clerk Document

• Board of Education - Filing Information

• How to Navigate Running for the School Board: Petition Circulation 9/12/2024