Candidates for open school board seats can file for open seats from Dec. 6-27

Those interesting in filing for seats coming open on Ozark County’s school boards will be able to file as a candidate during the opening filing period of Dec. 6-27. For all the schools listed below, those interested in filing as a candidate for school board should do so at the respective school they are filing in during regular school hours. Filing will not be held when inclement weather leads to a school day closure or during holiday breaks. In Ozark County, these seats will be up for election during the April 4, 2023, General Municipal Election.

 

Bakersfield School District has three open seats on its school board for a term of three years each. Those interested in filing should file in person at Bakersfield School Superintendent’s office, located in the FEMA building on the school campus, at 357 State Highway O. Candidate filing is during regular school hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Holiday break, when filing won’t occur, will be Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. 

Dora School District has three open seats with three-year terms each on its school board. File as a candidate in person at the Dora School superintendent’s office, located at 613 County Road 379 in Dora, during regular school hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Holiday break, when filing won’t occur, is Dec. 19 to Jan. 2. 

 

Gainesville School District has three open seats with three-year terms each. Candidates may file at the Gainesville School central office, located at 422 Bulldog Drive in Gainesville, during regular school hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Holiday breaks in which filing will not occur is Dec. 19 to Jan. 2. For more information, contact superintendent Justin Gilmore by calling 417-679-4260.

 

Lutie School District has two open positions with three-year terms each. Candidates may file at the Lutie School superintendent’s office, located at 5802 Highway 160 in Theodosia. Filing is offered during regular school hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Holiday break, when filing will not occur, will be Dec. 21 to Jan. 2. 

 

Mark Twain School District has three open seats with three-year terms each and one open seat with a one-year term. Candidates may file with the secretary of the board of education during regular school hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Mark Twain School, located at 37707 Highway 160 in Reuter. Holiday break, when filing won’t occur, will be Dec. 20 to Jan. 3, 2023. For more information, call 417-794-3382.

 

Thornfield School District has three open seats with three-year terms each. Candidates can file at the school, located at 37 County Road 855 in Thornfield, during regular school hours of 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Holiday break, when filing won’t occur, will be Dec. 22 to Jan. 1. 

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