Election Information
Key Dates
Tuesday, July 23 | 4 p.m.
Filing deadline for listing on ballot is due.
Friday, July 26 | 4 p.m.
Withdrawal of nomination must be done in writing, signed by candidate, and served on the school district filing official.
Friday, October 25 | 4 p.m.
Votes cast for a write-in candidate can't be counted unless the candidate filed a Declaration of Intent form.
Tuesday, November 5
General election for Board candidates.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Term of office begins for newly elected Board members.
Temporary Board Vacancy
The resignation of Member Mary Gebara has created a temporary board vacancy.
If you are interested in applying to fill the current school board vacancy opening, please submit a resume and letter of interest to Rhianna Walworth using one of the following methods:
Email: rhianna.walworth@okemosk12.net
Subject: School Board Vacancy Application
Drop off: Okemos Administration Building, 2nd Floor
4406 Okemos Road weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Mail to: Rhianna Walworth
Attn: School Board Vacancy Application
4406 N. Okemos Road; Okemos, MI 48864
Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17th for consideration.
The letter of interest should include the following:
- Why you are interested in serving on the school board
- Length of Okemos residency
- If you have students attending Okemos schools
- Examples of service in schools and the community
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
- Description of your commitment to education
- Statement describing your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the board
Applicants must be a registered voter in the Okemos school district, at least 18 years of age, and a citizen of the United States.