School Board Spring 2026 Election Information

Our annual informational meeting for Citizens Interested in Running for the Altoona Board of Education is scheduled for November 6th at 6:00 pm in the District Board room.  This meeting is open to any resident of the School District of Altoona to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of a Board Member as well as information and timelines about candidacy.

** Complete packets for candidates will be available at the informational meeting. **

NOTE:  The deadline to file candidacy paperwork is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Ballot Access Checklist – School District Candidate (Form ELIS-5) 
Campaign Finance Checklist – Municipal and School District Candidates (Form ETIS-8)
Campaign Finance Committee/Conduit Registration Statement (Form CF-1L)
Declaration of Candidacy – School District Candidates (Form EL-162sd)
Nomination Paper for Nonpartisan Office (Form EL-169) 

   ** Candidates need to collect 100 signatures.  Candidates are encouraged to complete 11 nomination papers (110 signatures) to allow for invalid signatures

WASB Guide for Candidates 
School District Boundaries

Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commissions Resources

Wisconsin Elections Commission:
Wisconsin Elections Commission Website
Wisconsin Ethics Commission:
Campaign Finance Overview for Local Candidates (rev. Sept. 2023)
Ethics Commission Forms (select “Form” in “Document Type”)
Individual Donor Contribution Limits Based on 2020 Census Data 
Ethics Commission Guideline ETH-1304 related to lawful and unlawful anonymous contributions (issued October 2023)
Wisconsin Ethics Commission Website 

Questions?
Feel free to direct your questions to Lisa Boss, Board Secretary:  715-839-6032 or by email at lboss@altoona.k12.wi.us