How to run for the Bethel Park school board.

The board's website is https://www.bpsd.org/schoolboard.aspx

The county board of elections handles the election: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/elections/candidates.aspx

You can reach the board of elections at 412-350-4500.

Notes

• General information on running: https://www.psba.org/advocacy-and-news/resources/run-school-board-guide-school-board-candidates-pennsylvania/
• candidates can cross-file as Republican AND Democrat as long as they get 10 signatures on separate petitions from members of each party.

Dates

• Tuesday, February 19, 2019 to Tuesday, March 12, 2019: signature collection begins February 19th and signatures must be submitted to BOTH the Board of Elections and the School Board Secretary by March 12th along with a statement of financial interest.

• Tuesday, March 12, 2019: signatures must be submitted to BOTH the Board of Elections and the School Board Secretary

• Tuesday, May 21, 2019 (Primary Election)

OVERVIEW of the board

The Bethel Park Board of School Directors consists of nine (9) individuals who are elected at large by the citizens of Bethel Park. School Board members are both state and local officials. Though elected locally, they serve on behalf of the Pennsylvania state legislature. Each director serves without compensation for a term of four (4) years.

The Board of School Directors' primary responsibilities include:

• Provide for the education of all children
• Set district policies and regulations regarding school activities
• Adopt textbooks
• Hire a superintendent, principals, teachers, and other staff
• Adopt an annual school district budget
• Levy taxes