The Pattonville School District will host a “Pre-Candidate Forum” for persons interested in running for a seat on the Pattonville Board of Education. The forum is set from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Pattonville Learning Center, 11097 St. Charles Rock Road in St. Ann. Those interested in attending should RSVP by calling (314) 213-8001. -Read-More- Pattonville Board President Ruth Petrov and Dr. Michael Fulton, superintendent, will discuss several topics related to serving on a Board of Education, including what a school board does, characteristics of an effective school board, board relationships and governance, expectations of board members, strategic planning, history of Pattonville board and bond issues, time commitments and state-required training. Filing for seats on the Board of Education begins at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15 and ends at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19. Candidates may file to run for office during normal business hours, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Pattonville Learning Center. Two, three-year term directors will be elected to office on April 6, 2010.    -End-