Board of Trustees Election – November 3, 2020
Board of Trustees Information
The Burkeville ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to serve, without compensation, for four year terms and represent the entire school district. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. All Burkeville ISD residents who meet eligibility requirements as specified in Board Policy BBA (Legal) and Texas Education Code 11.061 and 11.002 may run for a position. Four trustees positions will be up for election on November 3, 2020: Position 1, Position 2, Position 6, and Position 7. Eligible residents considering running for school board can access a free online training course through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) which explains the roles and responsibilities of the position. The Texas Election Code designates the Secretary of State as the chief election officer of the State of Texas. In order to provide information on the electoral process to all Texans, the office has prepared a guide with information regarding the election process. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/guide/2020/index.shtml
Application Process
Application forms can be picked up at the Burkeville ISD Administration Office, 231 CR 2090, Burkeville, Texas. They can also be accessed with the attached links.
Completed forms must be filed in a timely manner at the Burkeville ISD Administration office. All applications filed and information contained within those applications becomes public records and open to inspection upon request.
Important Dates for the November 3, 2020 Election
Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline | First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail | First Day to File for a Place on the Ballot | Last Day to File for a Place on the Ballot | Last Day to Register to Vote | First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Last Day to Apply for a Ballot by Mail | Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Election Day |
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Thursday, June 18, 2020 | Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Saturday, July 18, 2020 | Monday, August 17, 2020, 5:00 p.m. | Monday, October 5, 2020 | Monday, October 19, 2020 | Friday, October 23, 2020 | Friday, October 23, 2020 | Tuesday, November 3, 2020 |
Polling Locations
Early Voting by Personal Appearance:
Burkeville ISD Administration Office, 231 CR 2090, Burkeville, Texas
Election Day:
Burkeville, Cade Building | Wiergate, Indian Hill Christ Sanctified | Toledo Bend, Community Center | Wiergate, Macedonia Baptist Church | Jamestown, West Chapel Baptist Church |
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PCT # 3 | PCT # 4 | PCT # 5 | PCT # 14 | PCT # 20 |
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Trista Wood, Executive Secretary, 409-565-2201 or tristaw@burkevilleisd.org.