The Maplewood Richmond Heights School District is organized and governed by a seven-member Board of Education pursuant to Chapter 162 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended. The voters of the district elect the directors of the Board for three-year staggered terms, with two directors elected in two successive years and three directors elected every three years. All directors are elected at large and serve without compensation. The Board is responsible for all policy decisions. The president of the Board is elected by the board from among its members for a term of one year and has no regular administrative duties.   

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A Few Basics of Board Service

A Candidate's Legal Guide to Running for the School Board

Foundational Principles of Effective Governance

MRH Board Policy BBF: School Board Member Ethics

VIDEO: Board Candidate Requirements

VIDEO: Deciding to be a School Board Candidate

VIDEO: School Law Basics

Roles & Responsibilities

Norms & Protocols