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Qualifying Petition Signatures
School Board/Intermediate School Board Positions: Candidates seeking a school board position may file a $100.00 nonrefundable fee, as detailed below, in lieu of a petition:
- School district with less than 10,000 in population according to the most recent federal census: minimum of 6 signatures; maximum of 20 signatures. A $100.00 nonrefundable fee may be filed in lieu of a petition.
- School district with 10,000 or more in population according to the most recent federal census: minimum of 40 signatures; maximum of 100 signatures. A $100.00 nonrefundable fee may be filed in lieu of a petition.
2010 Federal Census School District Populations
| School District | Population |
|---|---|
| Benton Harbor Area Schools | 32,484 |
| Berrien Springs Public Schools | 13,938 |
| Brandywine Community Schools | 8,485 |
| Bridgman Public Schools | 5,470 |
| Buchanan Community Schools | 9,911 |
| Coloma Community Schools | 10,308 |
| Eau Claire Public Schools | 3,732 |
| Lakeshore Public Schools | 17,439 |
| New Buffalo Area Schools | 4,824 |
| Niles Community Schools | 23,381 |
| River School- Sodus #5 | 204 |
| River Valley School District | 8,507 |
| Riverside School- Hagar #6 | 447 |
| St. Joseph Public Schools | 19,027 |
| Watervliet Public Schools | 6,968 |