School Board Elections: Resources

1. Sample Form for Giving Notification of Refusal to Accept Board Member Salary (a sample from WASB’s Policy Resource Guide) (member log in required)
2. Sample Communications from School Districts to Municipal Clerks Regarding the Status of Write-In Candidates (member log in required)
3. Samples Documents for School District Board of Canvassers (Appointment Notices, Appointment Acceptance/Declination Form, Oath of Office, Open Meetings Law Notice) (member log in required)
4. Sample Notices of Incumbent Noncandidacy Decisions under Section 120.06(6)(b)3m of the Wisconsin Statutes (member log in required)

The information presented in these documents are a product of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, Inc. These documents are intended to provide general information, with commentary, as a service to WASB members. The materials and information provided in these document are not intended as, and should not be relied upon, as legal advice. If needed, legal advice regarding any topic, issue, district-specific situation or incident should be obtained from the school district’s designated legal counsel.

Please note: This year, we’ve updated the format of the School Board Elections webinar series. With a single registration fee, registrants will receive access to two pre-recorded webinars and one live Q&A event.

Wisconsin school districts must comply with numerous statutory obligations related to elections. These presentation will cover key deadlines, required notices and post-election processes. It will be of particular interest to school district clerks and superintendents’ administrative assistants, who often assist with election duties. A Q&A webinar will address any attendees’ outstanding questions.

• Part 1: 2025 Spring Election Notices and Procedures (pre-recorded) – This segment covers essential deadlines, required notices and the post-election procedures that Wisconsin school districts must follow.
• Part 2: 2025 Spring Election Campaign Finance (pre-recorded) – This section focuses on the campaign finance rules and regulations applicable to school district elections in Wisconsin.
• Part 3: 2025 Spring Election Live Q&A – WASB attorneys will answer your questions about school board elections. Please come prepared to ask questions. Our attorneys will also be answering your questions about school board elections during the live Q&A session.

Registration includes access to both Part 1 (election notices and procedures) and Part 2 (campaign finance) and the attendance/recording of the Q&A session. Visit Event Registrations to register for this webinar series.

The Election Schedule materials, including the comments of all webinar speakers who present the materials, do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon or used as legal advice. The materials will present information and commentary to facilitate a general understanding of the topics that are addressed but are not necessarily an exhaustive treatment of any legal or policy issues. If a school district requires legal advice regarding any topic, issue, situation or incident, the advice should be obtained from the school district’s designated legal counsel. This presentation includes citations with emphasis added to aid comprehension.