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Boise School Board 2026 Trustee Election Absentee Ballot Request Forms Available Now

Posted Date: 05/15/26 (09:08 AM)


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Boise School Board 2026 Trustee Election

Absentee Ballot Request Forms Available Now

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
May 15, 2026
 
Boise, ID -- 05/15/2026 -- Election information regarding the 2026 Trustee Election of the Boise School Board is now available on the Boise School District's 2026 Trustee Election website.

The Trustee Election will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The Trustee Election will consist of three separate Trustee races:

  • Race #1 is for two trustee positions on the Boise School Board, each with a six-year term. Those positions are currently occupied by Nancy Gregory and Krista Hasler.
  • Race #2 is for one trustee position on the Boise School Board with a four-year term. That position is currently occupied by Dr. Alejandro Necochea.

Applications for candidacy to the Board of Trustees will be available beginning Friday, May 15, 2026 in the Clerk of the Board's office, 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise, ID, or on the District's 2026 Trustee Election website.

Interested patrons must complete and return a Declaration of Candidacy form to the Boise School District's Clerk of the Board Office at 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise, ID 83709 between Monday, June 15, 2026 and Friday, June 26, 2026, before 5:00 p.m.
 

Absentee Ballot Request Forms Now Available

Absentee Ballot request forms for the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Boise School Board Trustee Election will be available starting Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Boise School District Services Center, 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise, ID 83709 or on the District's 2026 Trustee Election website.

Completed Absentee Ballot request forms must be received by the Boise School District by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. The District will begin mailing Absentee Ballots to voters for the September 1st, 2026 Election on Monday, July 27, 2026. All completed Absentee Ballots must be returned to the Boise School District Services Center, 8169 W. Victory Road, Boise, ID 83709 by Election Day, September 1, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
 

Qualifications of Trustees

To be eligible to run for election, a Board candidate must be at least 18 years of age, a resident and registered voter of the Boise School District, and have no pecuniary interest, either directly or indirectly, in any contract with the District. Before entering upon his/her duties, he/she shall take and subscribe an oath faithfully to perform the duties of his/her trust according to law; and no Trustee shall have any pecuniary interest, either directly or indirectly, in any contract with said District, or in any supplies furnished to or for said District, nor shall any Trustee be surety for the performance of any contract with the said Board or District, or the agent or partner of any contractor with said Board or District, and no action shall be maintained or recovery had against said Board of District upon any contract or obligation in which any Trustee is so interested, but the same shall be void. (Section 3 of Charter).
 

Interested in Becoming an Election Volunteer?

Boise School District is looking for community members interested in becoming a Chief Judge or a Poll Worker for the Boise School District Trustee Election. If you would like to become a poll worker for the Boise School District Trustee Election, you must meet the following requirements: 

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Attend mandatory training, and
  • Remain politically neutral while serving at the polls.

If you are interested, please fill out our online form and we will reach out to you. Please contact Sharon Snider, Clerk of the Board, at 208-854-4123 if you have additional questions. 
 

About Boise School District

Boise School District (BSD) is a high-performing, nationally recognized public school system consisting of 33 elementary schools, 8 junior high schools, and 6 senior high schools, including Boise Online Secondary School, serving approximately 21,650 students.

Dedicated to creating tomorrow’s leaders, our highly educated and passionate staff provide a high-quality education that prepares each student for success in college, career, and life. We offer a student-focused learning model with a variety of specialized programs, including free Full-Day Kindergarten, Pre-K, Montessori, Dual Language, Boise Online School (Boise Online Elementary School and Boise Online Secondary School), Full-Day and Highly Gifted elementary programs, the Treasure Valley Math and Science Center, Dennis Technical Center, and the state’s leading Advanced Placement program.

Discover how Boise School District is Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow at www.boiseschools.org
 
News Media Contact:
Dan Hollar
Public Affairs Administrator
Boise School District
(208) 854-4064
 
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