Missouri school boards would schedule tax votes for even-year elections

School boards must hold covered votes on a specified general election day. It applies only to school districts where most of the district lies in a county with more than 400,000 but fewer than 500,000 people. This applies to proposals to impose a new tax, renew or increase an existing tax, or issue bonded debt. The vote must be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of an even-numbered year.

School director elections must be held on the specified November election day, and elected members serve four-year terms. The rules cover school districts where most of the district lies in a county with more than 400,000 but fewer than 500,000 people. This section applies only to districts where most of the district lies in a county with more than 400,000 but fewer than 500,000 people. A candidate may choose to state a political party affiliation and have it printed beside the candidate's name on the ballot. Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. Members elected in 2028 or later serve four-year terms; members whose terms end earlier remain until a successor is elected and qualifies.

Covered boards must elect a secretary and treasurer on the specified January schedule. This applies to seven-member school districts, other than urban districts, where most of the district lies in a county with more than 400,000 but fewer than 500,000 people. The secretary and treasurer may be board members or people outside the board. Neither may receive compensation until their report and financial settlement are filed or published as required by law. The board must elect them on or before January 15 in odd-numbered years; they begin their duties on January 15.

Covered urban districts must use the specified election schedule and four-year terms for directors elected from a stated date. The rule covers all directors elected in those districts on or after November 7, 2028. This rule applies to an urban district in a county with a charter form of government and more than 300,000 but fewer than 450,000 people, if the district became urban because of the 2010 census. The election schedule applies as provided in section 162.082; four-year terms apply to directors elected on or after November 7, 2028.