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 - Coming Soon! 
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