The Gower 62 Board of Education is comprised of seven members to serve four-year overlapping terms. The terms are staggered so there are three or four contested seats at each biennial election.
Board members are elected by the community to fulfill the Board's powers and duties. As outlined in Board of Education Policy 2:10 (School Governance), the Board's powers and duties include the authority to adopt, enforce and monitor all policies for the management and governance of the District's schools.
As detailed in Board of Education Policy 2:30 (School District Elections), School board elections are held during the General Consolidated Election, which is typically takes place on the first Tuesday in April of each odd-numbered year. The canvass of votes is conducted by the election authority within 21 days after the election.
Prospective Gower 62 Board member candidates may learn more information and download a Prospective Candidate Packet from the DuPage County Election Division website (select "Candidate Information" from the left column). Candidates must submit nomination papers to the Election Division between November 12-18, 2024. Nomination papers must be filed with the DuPage County Clerk Election Division at 421 North County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187. Prospective candidates may contact the DuPage County Election Division with questions at 630-407-6500.
Unanticipated vacancies are filled by appointment of the remaining Board members until the next election.
