The period to file for anyone wanting a seat on area school boards is from Aug. 3 to Aug. 17. The general election is Nov. 2 and terms will start Jan. 3. None of the area schools have a primary election.

For the Albert Lea school board, Sally Ehrhardt, Jill Marin and Jolinda Schreiber’s seats are up for re-election. Schreiber has decided not to file for re-election.

“I have really enjoyed the eight years I have served as school board member,” Schreiber said. “It’s been a rewarding and great experience.”

Schreiber said she ran for school board when her children were in high school as a way to stay involved and hopes other parents and community members consider running for a seat.

Those interested can file at the district office at Brookside Education Center on Richway Drive. It costs $2 to file.

Alden-Conger

Four seats are up for re-election on Alden-Conger’s school board.

They are the seats currently held by Lia Ignaszewski, Doug Johnson, Kim Knutson and Kevin Opseth. Those interested can file at the school office on North Broadway Avenue in Alden.

NRHEG

There are four seats up for re-election on New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva’s school board. These are the seats currently held by Rick Schultz, Rick Firme, Neil Schlaak and John Harrington. Those interested can file at the school office on Ash Avenue in New Richland.

USC

Three seats are up for re-election on United South Central’s school board. These seats are currently occupied by Ron Korn, Kari Jacobson and Chris Olson. Those interested can file at the school office on Second Avenue in Wells.

Glenville-Emmons

A representative from the Glenville-Emmons school district did not return a phone call Thursday.