School Board Candidates Must File By Aug. 22

The clock is ticking for those interested in filing as a candidate for a local school corporation board member seat.

Franklin County Clerk Karla Bauman said that a declaration to run for a school board office must be received by August 22.

Three seats are open on Batesville’s school board. They are for District 1, 2, and 4.

Franklin County School’s District 5 at-large seat will also appear on the ballot, along with open seats for many school corporations throughout the region.

Ripley County Clerk Mary Ann McCoy says her office accepts petitions for Batesville, Jac-Cen-Del, Milan and South Ripley.

South Dearborn School applicants can apply through the Dearborn County Clerk.

Voters will cast a ballot for school board members during November’s general election.