What funding is for#

We provide funding to schools to hold triennial, mid-term and by-elections for school board members. The funding is for the costs of elections, including the returning officer's fees.

How we work out the funding available#

The amount of funding available depends on the type of election.

Triennial elections, mid-term elections and by-elections for a parent representative#

The funding is calculated using:

• a base amount, plus
• a per-student amount multiplied by the current or latest funding roll.

View the current rates:

Operational funding rates 2025 and 2026

By-elections for a staff representative#

Your board can claim the current year rate only.

Student representative elections or co-option of members#

No funding is available.

When funding is paid#

Funding for the triennial election held in September 2025 was paid mid-July 2025.

You will receive 70% of the funding in an instalment before the election. The remaining 30% is paid the next year.

You only receive the second instalment if your school held a voting election.

By-elections#

Schools can claim funding for by-elections after the election using the expense claim form.

Send the completed form and evidence of expenditure to us.

Email: [email protected]