Running for School Board (Ohio)
This episode emphasizes the critical importance of community involvement in addressing the challenges facing Ohio's public education system, specifically by encouraging individuals to run for local school board positions. We elucidate the qualifications necessary for candidacy, which are notably accessible, thereby empowering a broader segment of the populace to participate in governance. The discussion includes essential deadlines and procedural requirements for prospective candidates, alongside the supportive resources available through organizations such as the Ohio School Board Constitutional Coalition (OSBCC). We aim to galvanize our listeners to recognize their potential impact and to take actionable steps toward enhancing educational outcomes in their districts. Our dialogue serves as both an informative guide and a clarion call for civic engagement in the electoral process.
Takeaways:
- The Grassroots Freedom Initiative Podcast aims to address educational concerns in Ohio's public schools.
- Listeners are encouraged to run for their local school boards to influence educational policies.
- The Ohio School Board Constitutional Coalition provides support for individuals aspiring to run for school board positions.
- Essential qualifications to run for school board include being a resident and registered voter in the district.
- School board elections in Ohio occur every odd-numbered year on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November.
- Candidates must gather a specified number of signatures to validate their petitions, with requirements varying by district size.
Links referenced in this episode:
YouTube video version of this episode:
https://youtu.be/R2QgNtTN4s8?si=kjPDoTnrp4C1h2OC
Rumble video version of this episode:
https://rumble.com/v66iljv-episode-running-for-school-board-gfis-ready-aim-fire-series.html
Transcript
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Speaker B:Does public education in Ohio concern you? Do you want to be part of the solution? You can be run for your local school board.
At the end of this video, I'll explain how you can get help if you decide to run. I'm Mark Pukita from the Grassroots Freedom Initiative, or GFI for short.
u can text the letters GFI to:We want to add your voice to the thousands who are already part of our movement. Now let's get back to what you can do to help fix Ohio's failing public schools.
Run for your local school board. Are you wondering what it takes to run for school board?
,:To be qualified to run for your school board you must be a resident of the district, be at least 18 years old, and be registered to vote.
fore the general election for:Your petition will include registered voters in your district who acknowledge your candidacy. This does not mean they are pledging to vote for you. Most Ohio districts require 25 to 150 valid signatures for your petition to be approved.
However, some larger districts may require as many as 300 signatures. Signature requirements are based on the population of your district. School board members serve four year terms.
School districts elect as close to half of their school board members as possible at one general election and the other half at a general election two years later.
means there will be at least: ,:Aside from what I've explained, there are no additional qualifications required to run for your school board. You don't need to be a teacher. You don't need a degree.
All you need is common sense and the desire and commitment to serve, plus the determination to win your election. If you've ever thought about running for school board or if this video has inspired you to step up, help is available.
The Ohio School Board Constitutional Coalition, or OSBCC for short, will support you. OSBCC was founded several years ago by volunteers to help Ohioans successfully run for school board seats.
Two years ago, 40% of the candidates OSBCC supported won their elections, and they're ready to help you win too.
OSBCC volunteers have school board experience and can help you understand the time, commitment and compensation for school board members, as well as provide guidance throughout your campaign. To connect with OSBCC, go to osbcc.org and register.
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