School Board Elections
The Board of Trustees is comprised of seven community members who are elected by the general public to serve for a term of three years each. On a rotating basis, Board seats are filled during annual elections held on the first Saturday in May. Trustees provide service to the Tyler community without financial compensation.
The next election will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021.
First Day to File for Place on Election Ballot: Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
Last Day to File for Place on Election Ballot: Friday, February 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Offices Available
Single Member District 5
Single Member District 7
Single Member District 3 (Unexpired term)
Physical address and mailing address for filing applications in person or by mail for place on the ballot:
Office of Board Secretary
Tyler ISD Administration Building
1319 Earl Campbell Parkway
Tyler, TX 75701
Contact
Gina Orr, Secretary to the Board of Trustees
903.262.1001
gina.orr@tylerisd.org
Roles/Responsibilities
Policy BBA (Legal) - Eligibility/Qualifications
Policy BBD (Legal) - Board Members Training & Orientation
Policy BBD (Exhibit) - Framework for School Board Development
Policy BBF (Local) - Board Members Ethics
Information for Candidates
Candidate Workshop - The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) sponsors Candidate Workshops to provide those interested in becoming a school board member with advice and information about the demands and rewards of service.
