ORS 332.124
Election at large unless zoned

  • plurality in zones
  • reelection from zones
  • procedure when no nominee to fill zone vacancy
  • duration of appointments

(1)

Except as provided in ORS 255.400 (Definitions for ORS 255.400 to 255.424) to 255.424 (Notice requirements to bring action), all candidates shall be elected at large in the district unless the district school board provides for election from zones under ORS 332.126 (Election from zones).

(2)

In a district in which directors are elected from zones:

(a)

The candidate for the office of director in each zone who receives the plurality of the votes shall be elected.

(b)

At the expiration of each director’s term of office, a successor shall be elected from the same zone.

(3)

Except as provided in ORS 255.400 (Definitions for ORS 255.400 to 255.424) to 255.424 (Notice requirements to bring action), in the event that no person from the same zone is nominated under ORS 332.122 (Nomination of directors) as a candidate for the vacant office of director by the school district election filing deadline or is elected as a write-in candidate at the subsequent school district election, or in the event that an office of director becomes vacant at midterm, the district school board shall fill the vacancy as follows:

(a)

The board shall advertise the vacancy for a 20-day period in an attempt to find an eligible resident from the same zone to fill the vacancy. If one or more eligible residents declare interest in the vacant office, the school district board shall appoint one of the eligible residents to fill the vacant office until June 30 following the next regular school district election.

(b)

If, after 20 days of advertising the vacancy, no eligible resident from the same zone declares interest in the vacant office, the school district board shall appoint one of the eligible residents from the district at large to fill the vacant office until June 30 following the next regular school district election.

(c)

Offices filled in the manner described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection shall become vacant on June 30 following the next regular school district election. Nomination of candidates for vacant offices shall occur as provided under ORS 332.122 (Nomination of directors). [Formerly 331.090; 1993 c.150 §1; 2019 c.449 §12]

Source: Section 332.124 — Election at large unless zoned; plurality in zones; reelection from zones; procedure when no nominee to fill zone vacancy; duration of appointments, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html.

See also annotations under ORS 331.090 in permanent edition.

Attorney General Opinions

Failure to reregister as no bar to circulating nominating petitions, (1972) Vol 36, p 117

332.002
Definitions for chapter 332.005
Directors as district school board 332.011
Number of directors of districts under 300,000 332.012
Method for increasing number of board members 332.015
Number of directors of districts of 300,000 or more 332.016
Employees ineligible to serve as directors 332.018
Term of office 332.030
Vacancy in office of director 332.040
Officers 332.045
Board meetings 332.055
Quorum 332.057
Duties to be performed at meetings on record 332.061
Hearing to expel minor students or to examine confidential records 332.072
Legal status of school districts 332.075
Powers of board 332.105
General duties of board 332.107
Rules for school government 332.111
Auxiliary services 332.112
Prohibition related to wearing of Native American items of cultural significance 332.114
Issuance of diplomas to veterans 332.118
Election laws applicable 332.122
Nomination of directors 332.124
Election at large unless zoned 332.126
Election from zones 332.128
Establishing zones for purpose of nominating directors 332.132
Zoning process 332.134
Reelection after zoning 332.136
Election of directors by position numbers 332.138
Election of directors 332.155
Land 332.158
Creation of school in another school district 332.163
Notices related to seismic risk category of school 332.172
Use of school buildings and grounds for civic and recreational purposes 332.176
Large construction projects 332.182
Condemnation of realty for school purposes 332.207
Light fixtures 332.210
Districts controlling cemeteries 332.331
Healthy and Safe Schools Plan 332.334
Tests of schools under plan 332.337
Healthy School Facilities Fund 332.341
Provision of information to school districts about elevated levels of radon 332.345
Tests of schools for elevated levels of radon 332.385
Gifts for scholarships and loans 332.405
Transportation 332.415
Transportation of students attending private or parochial schools 332.427
Availability of district vehicles for public transportation purposes 332.432
Insurance, medical and hospital service contracts covering school employees 332.435
Liability insurance 332.437
Insurance reserve fund 332.445
Regulation of vehicles on school property 332.505
Employment and compensation of personnel 332.507
Sick leave for school employees 332.515
Chief administrative officer as district school clerk 332.525
Bonds for personnel 332.531
Law enforcement agency 332.534
Standard form for reporting salaries and other benefits 332.544
Procedure for demoting or dismissing classified school employees 332.554
Notice of reasonable assurance of continued employment 332.585
Determination of student census by school districts 332.745
Acquisition of interest in intellectual properties 332.750
Transactions involving intellectual property exempt from certain bidding requirements
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 332.124’s source at oregon​.gov