Answer: In general, the requirements to serve on an Advisory School Board are one must meet the voter qualifications, and have never been convicted of a crime requiring registration on any sexual offender list, or a crime against children.
Voter qualifications include:
- Is a United States citizen
- Is 18 years of age or older
- Is a registered voter in the State of Alaska
- Has been a resident of the school attendance area for at least 30 days before the date of the election, and
- Is not disqualified from voting due to: a) conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude, assuming voting rights have not been restored; or b) a court finding of incompetency, unless the disability no longer exists.
School districts might also require individuals serving on the Advisory School Board to be a parent/guardian, stepparent, or grandparent of a student who attends the local school.
Please check your district’s policy 8120 for specifics for your district.
