AR SB389

Reduces maximum school board member term length from 5 years to 4 years, with board positions filled every 2 years instead of annually to create more staggered elections.

Limits consecutive service for school board members to 16 years instead of one full term as a holdover, with members drawing lots to determine initial 2-year or 4-year terms.

Moves school district board elections to be held on the date of the general election when not all board members are elected simultaneously in the same election.

Changes candidate filing procedures so school board member candidates file during the same period as candidates for the general election (90 days before the general election).

Clarifies that unopposed school board candidates are not placed on ballots during elections held concurrently with preferential primary or general elections.