Members take office January 1 and terms expire December 31 of applicable years. School board elections are conducted in November along with city, state and national elections. In applicable election years, citizens can vote for one person from the district in which they live and two at-large members. At the first meeting of each year, the board elects three members to serve as officers. Positions are president, vice president and secretary.
Members also receive a stipend for each board meeting and executive session attended.