Information for Prospective School Board Candidates
The Clarkstown Central School District is served by a seven-member Board of Education. The Board, as a legally-constituted body of elected representatives, bears the responsibility of setting policy for the school district. Each member is elected by a public vote and serves a three-year term, without pay. For more information on Board responsibilities, see Policy Series 2000: School Board Governance and Operations.
2025 Candidate Packet:
Click here for the 2025 Candidate Packet with sample nominating petition.
Process for Prospective School Board Candidates:
Nominating petitions for the May 20, 2025 Board of Education Election must be filed with the District Clerk by April 21, 2025 at 5pm (30 days before the election). Candidate packets are available online (above) or in the District Clerk’s Office at 62 Old Middletown Road in New City. Prior to submitting your petitions, please check the packet shared above for updates (or contact the District Clerk's office and provide your contact information) for new information or events.
PTA Council Candidates Forum:
Click here for information about the PTA Council Candidates Forum.
What Prospective School Board Candidates Should Expect:
Board of Education members attend regular meetings which are held one to two times a month. The meetings are typically on Thursday evenings. Additional special meetings and workshops may be added to the schedule, as needed. Trustees also serve on Board or District committees. Trustees attend New York State School Board Association or other professional organizations' webinars, conferences or training sessions throughout the year.
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