(KNZA)--The first candidate has filed for one of three positions up for election this fall on the Hiawatha USD 415 Board of Education.

The Brown County Clerk's Office reports Dr. Pete Rosa filed Tuesday for re-election to position 5 on the Board. Rosa currently serves as board president.  

Also up for election are position 4, currently held by John Wright and position 6, currently held by Denise Elffner.

Candidates have until noon, June 1st to file at the Brown County Clerk's Office.

The Kansas Legislature passed a bill two years ago moving city and school board elections from April to November. The new election cycle begins this year.