The mid-term election option for school trustees was introduced through the Education Amendment Act 2000. This provision enables a board to have half the number of its parent representatives elected at a mid-term election and the remainder elected at an election year.
The inaugural mid-term election was held on 13 September 2002, the second on 28 October 2005, and the most recent on 12 September 2008. 2011 is now underway.
2011 mid-term elections
The NZSTA in partnership with the Ministry of Education is assisting Boards which participate in mid term elections. Information will be sent directly to those boards who have decided to be part of this cycle.
Time Line for 2011 mid-term elections
The key dates for boards using the common election date for the mid-term elections can be calculated by using the automatic planner.
Returning Officers need to take more detailed actions which are located on this website. Note nomination and voting forms for mid-term election are Forms 1 and 5 are also available to Returning Officers which they can access by logging in).