- Section B: Board Governance and Operations
BBBA - BOARD MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS
A person is legally qualified to become a member of the School Board of Directors (Board) if they are a United States citizen, a resident of the State of Maine, a qualified voter in the community or ward thereof by and from which they are elected, and at least 18 years of age.
Elections shall be nonpartisan. Candidates’ qualifications, residency requirements, and proper nomination procedures shall be the same as for candidates for the town’s select board.
No member of the Board or spouse shall be an employee in any public school within the system.
Legal Reference: 30-A MRSA § 2526
20-A MRSA § 1002(2)
Cross Reference: BCB Conflict of Interest
BCC Nepotism
Adopted: 06/01/09
Reviewed: 05/15/17
Reviewed: 6/6/22
- Section B