Becoming a School Board Member

School Board Elections

Byron Schools holds even-year elections in conjunction with the state general elections.  If needed, a special election can be called on an off-cycle year to vote on a question or fill a board member vacancy.  In most cases, special elections are administered by the school district. 

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.  At that election, three (3) members will be elected to the school board for terms of four (4) years each. (2027-2031)

To file for School Board Office:

• Complete the Affidavit of Candidacy (also on the Secretary of State's website) 
• File your Affidavit of Candidacy and a $2 filing fee with Anne Ludvigsen at the Byron School District Office, 7:30-3:30 PM: 801 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN 55920
• Candidate Filing Dates: Tuesday, July 14-Tuesday, July 28, 2026, until 5:00 PM (Fridays the office is closed.)
• Questions? Please contact Anne Ludvigsen at anne.ludvigsen@byron.k12.mn.us or 507-775-2383

• Becoming A Member (Video)
• Visit Secretary of State Website
• Role of the School Board

Code of Ethics for School Board Members

To determine whether being a school board member is right for you, you'll want to understand the duties and responsibilities of this nonpartisan position, the legal requirements for running for and holding office, and the process for running for election. You'll also want to consider the personal attributes needed to be an effective board member, including understanding the code of ethics by which you must abide once elected.

 

 

You may want to consider meeting with the superintendent and school board chair to learn about the expectations of school board members in our school district. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a meeting, please call the Superintendent's Office at 507-775-2383.