The terms of School Board Director #2, School Board Director #4, School Board Director #5, School Board Director #6 expire on January 6, 2027. In accordance with Minnesota State Statutes, an election must be called and held to fill these positions in 2026. Watch this page for further details about the 2026 elections after January, 2026.

A candidate for School Board:

• must be an eligible voter

• must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office

• must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for 30 days before the general election

• must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the next ensuing general election.

From the Minnesota School Boards Association:

“The decision to run for your local school board is one to which much thought and consideration must be given. Serving as a board member is one of the most important responsibilities that a citizen can undertake. If elected, the educational standards which you, together with your fellow board members, establish will affect the future of the students, the community, and society. Being a board member is a complex and varied position, and often is frustrating as you struggle long hours with difficult choices. However, it is also rewarding, as you watch students succeed and go on to lead productive lives as the result of educational opportunities you helped to create.

“According to Minnesota law, ‘the care, management, and control of independent districts shall be vested in a board of directors, to be known as the school board.’ There are certain implications in being responsible for the entire district which you may want to consider. Decisions need to reflect what is in the best interest of all students and all citizens. This demands a constant effort and strong commitment to serving other people.”

Community members considering becoming a candidate for the Rochester School Board are strongly encouraged to read the Rochester Public Schools School Board Handbook. The School Board Handbook provides important background information about Rochester Public Schools and documents information about the Rochester School Board, including: board structure and election; responsibilities, duties and expectations of board members; policies and procedures; meeting information; committees; and professional development.