Paris ISD Elected Officers (select link for current officers)
School Board Election - May 1, 2021
About the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to serve, without compensation, for overlapping terms of three years each. Elections are conducted in May. While candidates run for specific places, they do represent 7 single member districts specific geographical areas. Following the election, the board elects a president, vice-president and secretary to serve for one-year terms.
The next board of trustee election is scheduled for May 1st 2021. Places up for election will be place 1 and place 6.
The school district and other municipalities will share in the cost.
Terms and Election Schedule
Board members shall be elected for three-year terms, with elections conducted annually, as follows:
Districts 1 and 6
The election for single-member districts 1 and 6 shall be held in 2018, 2021, 2024, and in three-year intervals thereafter.
Districts 3 and 7
The election for single-member districts 3 and 7 shall be held in 2019, 2022, 2025, and in three-year intervals thereafter.
Districts 2, 4, and 5
The election for single-member districts 2, 4, and 5 shall be held in 2020, 2023, 2026, and in three-year intervals thereafter.
Application Process
Candidate’s Guide to Primary and General Elections
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, his office has prepared this guide in the expectation that increased information will result in increased participation.
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Eligibility/Qualifications
Election Highlights
First day to file for place on the ballot: January 13, 2021
Last day to file for place on the ballot: February 12, 2021
Early voting begins: Monday April 19, 2021
Last day of early voting: Tuesday April 27, 2021
Election Date: May 1, 2021
Polling Location: Lamar County Court House Annex – 231 Lamar Avenue, Paris, Texas 75460
Notice of deadline to file applications for place on the ballot
Contact
Tammy Harrel
Administrative Assistant to Superintendent/Board
Paris ISD
(903)737-7479
Fax (903)737-7484