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 2026 and 2027
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 and mid-term election is funded to schools across 2 instalments.
- Schools receive 70% of the funding in an instalment before the election.
- The remaining 30% is paid after the election only if your school holds a voting election. You can let us know using the school board updates form.
- If your school does not hold a voting election you will only receive 70% of the election funding.
For the upcoming March 2027 mid-term elections, the first instalment will be paid in January 2027. The second instalment (if applicable) will be paid by July 2027. These instalments will be based on the 2027 funding rates.
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]
