Election Information
School board members are elected during the November General Election on even years. Members are elected for a four-year term with either three or four members elected. All board members are elected at-large.
On November 3, 2020, three members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four years each. The candidate filing period for this year's General Election begins July 28, 2020 and ends at 5:00 pm on August 11, 2020. Each candidate must file an affidavit of candidacy with the school district clerk at the District Office, 515 West Bridge Street, Owatonna. The filing fee is $2.00.
Information regarding voting
Information for potential candidates
OPS Election Information
Become a Candidate (SOS)
Becoming a School Board Member (MSBA)
Campaign Manual
Financial Reports
Owatonna Public Schools is required to publish financial reports by any organized campaign committee or candidate. These reports will be available on the school district website for four years. M.S. 211A.02.