School Board Elections

The COCISD Board of Trustees consists of seven members who are elected by position to serve for three-year terms. This is a non-paid position. Elections are held annually on the May uniform election date.

Positions #1 and #2 shall be held in 2021, 2024, 2027 and in three-year intervals thereafter.

Positions #3 and #4 shall be held in 2022, 2025, 2028 and in three-year intervals thereafter.

Positions #5, #6, and #7 shall be held in 2020, 2023, 2026, and in three year intervals thereafter.

Candidate Eligibility Requirements

Each candidate must meet the requirements as outlined in COCISD Policy BBA(LEGAL), and must file a completed application for a place on the ballot before the posted deadline.

Application Process

Eligible candidates may submit their application for a place on the ballot in person at the Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Administration office located at 14210, SH 150 West, in Coldspring, or by mail to COCISD, attn: Cindy Elliott, PO Box 39, Coldspring, TX 77331. Applications must be filed no later than the end date posted on the Notice of Deadline to File Applications for place on the Ballot.

Election Forms and Notices:

Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot

Application for a Place on the Ballot

Helpful Links:

San Jacinto County Elections Office

Texas Secretary of State - Information on school elections and procedures.

VoteTexas.gov - Texas voter information.

Texas Ethics Commission

Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) - This is a great resource for anyone who would like to know more about the role of a school board, how to become a board member, and governance of a school district.

Questions?

Contact Cindy Elliott, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, at 936-653-1114 or celliott@cocisd.org.