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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
Verona Area School District
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
 

Election Details
An election is to be held in the School District of Verona Area School District on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed.

Office Incumbent Term

At Large John Porco 3 Years (April 2026 – 2029)

Portion 3, City of Verona Juan Carlos Medina 3 Years (April 2026 – 2029)

Office Terms
The term of office for a school board member is three years beginning on Monday, April 27, 2026. A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office.

For Candidates
A Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the office of the school district clerk.

If nomination papers are required, the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2025, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the Verona Area School District Administrative Office Building, Upper Level, 700 N Main Street., Verona, WI 53593.

Primary Election
If a primary is necessary, the primary election will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Additional Information
An acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote in this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Done in the City of Verona on November 20, 2025.

Korbey White, Board Clerk
Verona Area School District Board of Education

General VASD School Board Structure

The seven-member Verona Area School District (VASD) Board of Education consists of four at-large members and three members who must reside in specific geographic areas within the district.

  • The Portion 1 member must live in the part of the district outside of the cities of Verona and Fitchburg.

  • The Portion 2 member must reside in Fitchburg.

  • The Portion 3 member must reside in Verona.

Each board member serves a three-year term. Elections follow a three-year cycle:

  • In the first two years, one at-large member and one portion member are elected each year.

  • In the third year, two at-large members and one portion member are elected.

Becoming a Candidate

If you're interested in serving on the school board, VASD has prepared a candidate packet with all necessary forms and information. This packet is available at the VASD Administrative Office Building (Upper Level), 700 N. Main St., Verona, WI  53593 or can be printed from the link below.

For the April 2026 school board election, you must file the required documents no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the VASD Administrative Office Building (Upper Level), 700 N Main St., Verona, WI  53593. 

Nomination Requirements

  • Candidates must collect 100-200 signatures from qualified electors. It’s recommended to gather extra signatures in case some are invalid.

  • The first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1.

  • The circulator must sign and date the papers AFTER collecting signatures.

  • Candidates may sign their own nomination papers.

  • Deadline for filing nomination papers is 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

  • Location to drop off the paperwork is: VASD Administrative Office Building (Upper Level), 700 N Main St., Verona, WI  53593

Required Forms

To be considered a candidate, you must submit:

  1. Declaration of Candidacy (EL-162SD)

  2. Nomination Papers (EL-169)

  3. Campaign Finance Registration Statement (CF-1L)

Checklists for EL-162SD and CF-1L forms can be accessed here: Campaign Finance Checklist and 2026 Ballot Checklist.

Additional References