Independent School District No. 535, Rochester, school board elections provisions

This bill would change how school board elections are conducted in Independent School District No. 535 in Rochester, Minnesota, by requiring them to follow state election laws for school districts. The key provision shifts the election method from the current system to one governed by Minnesota Statutes chapter 205A, which includes rules about ballot design and candidate selection. The bill also specifies that incumbents must serve their full terms if the election method changes, and new members would take office at the next scheduled board meeting after election. Implementation requires local approval by the school district board by June 30, 2026, for the changes to apply to 2026 elections.