FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Up to three seats each on school boards throughout Coconino County will be open for voters to fill on Election Day, Nov. 6.

County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty invites residents from throughout the County to consider serving their communities by seeking offices that help shape policies impacting our children’s future. All current terms end Dec. 31 and those elected serve four-year terms.

The following school districts will hold elections Nov. 6 to fill governing board openings:

• The Flagstaff Unified School Board will have three open positions, which are currently held by Chris Bavasi, Sarah Ells and Paul Kulpinski. A minimum of 201 nominating signatures must appear on a potential candidate’s petition forms and a nomination paper must be filed to seek one of these seats.

• The Fredonia Moccasin Unified School Board will have two open positions. Two of the positions are currently held by Jim Goodnow and Lamar Heaton. A minimum of five nominating signatures must appear on a potential candidate’s petition forms and a nomination paper must be filed to seek one of these seats.

• The Grand Canyon Unified School Board will have three open positions, which are currently held by Clarinda Vail, Peter Shearer and Luis Garcia. A minimum of six nominating signatures must appear on a potential candidate’s petition forms and a nomination paper must be filed to seek one of these seats.

• The Page Unified School Board will have three open positions, which are currently held by Sandra Kidman, Martha Natonabah and William Justice. A minimum of 39 nominating signatures must appear on a potential candidate’s petition forms and a nomination paper must be filed to seek one of these seats.

• The Williams Unified School Board will have three open positions, which are currently held by Herman Nixon, Thomas Ross and David Nenne. A minimum of 15 nominating signatures must appear on a potential candidate’s petition forms and a nomination paper must be filed to seek one of these seats.

• The Tuba City Unified School Board will have three open positions, which are currently held by Judy Begay, Linda Honahni and Marie Wheeler. A minimum of 46 nominating signatures must appear on a potential candidate’s petition forms and a nomination paper must be filed to seek one of these seats.

• The Chevelon Butte Elementary School District #5 School Board, will have three open positions, which are currently held by Richard Eng, Linda Blosser, and Trina Cooper. A minimum of three nominating signatures must appear on a potential candidate’s petition forms and a nomination paper must be filed to seek one of these seats.

Any registered Arizona voter, who has been a resident of their respective school district for at least one year immediately before Election Day, Nov. 6, is eligible to seek an open position. Potential candidates do not have to have children in the school.

“An effective board member is one who focuses his or her efforts on serving all children,” Kelty said. “School board members should make sure every decision is in the best interests of the students they serve. They must also mindful that they are entrusted by the parents and community to improve our schools by building public understanding, trust, support and participation.”

Interested parties are encouraged to consider this important volunteer office as a true service to the community and its children.

Those wishing to seek an open seat on their local school board should contact the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Office located in the Ponderosa High School building at 2384 N. Steves Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 or by calling 928-679-8070.

Nomination packets can be picked up from the office or can be mailed upon request. Nominating signatures must appear on a potential candidate’s petition forms and a nomination paper must be filed with the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools between (not before) July 9 and 5 p.m. on Aug. 8.