Interim Board Member Sami Al-AbdRabbuh being sworn in.
Positions on the Ballot
The Corvallis School Board consists of seven members elected at large. This year, positions 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 will be on the ballot. Positions 6 and 7 are two year terms (July 2017 – June 2019) and Positions 1, 4, and 5 are four year terms (July 2017 – June 2021).
Filing Deadline
The May 16 Special District Election in Benton County requires that candidates file with the Benton County Elections Department.
- The first day for candidates to file is February 6, 2017.
- The deadline to file is March 16, 2017.
More information is available at www.co.benton.or.us/elections
Webinars Available
The Oregon School Boards Association is offering two free webinars for anyone interested in serving on a local school board. These webinars will cover the main roles and responsibilities of school boards. Dates are below.
• Register for February 9, 6:30 pm webinar
• Register for February 15, 12 pm webinar
For more information about school board service, visit the OSBA Get on Board website.