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Policy BBB

School Board Elections, Membership

The Department of Education shall be administered by a Board of Education  called the “School Board,” which shall consist of seven (7) members, one from  each voting district, 2 members to be elected at large, elected in a city-wide  election. Members must be qualified electors of the city and residents of the  districts from which they are elected and remain inhabitants of the city during  their term of office. The term of office, except as provided herein, shall be for 3  years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.  

The present members and their successors shall continue in office until their  respective terms expire. It is the intent and purpose of this charter that present  members of the School Board shall remain in office and upon completion of their  terms of office, their successors shall be elected as provided for in this charter.  

Reference: South Portland City Charter  

Adopted: May 14, 2001  

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