U-46 School Board

IL

Local Nonpartisan

Current Incumbent

Melissa Owens

Nonpartisan

In office since April 2025

Next Election

Apr 3, 2029

Term Length

4 years

Position Type

Part Time

Salary

No compensation.

Number of Seats

3

About this position

Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.

Eligibility requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a registered voter
  • Must be a resident of the district
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen, a resident of the state of Illinois and of the school district for at least 1 year preceding election, must be a registered voter and not a school trustee.

Filing information

Elections office

118 N Clark St, Rm 230, Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: 312-603-5656

Fee & signature requirements

No Filing fee. Signature requirements: At least 50 qualified voters or 10% of the voters, whichever is less, residing within the district.

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.

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