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:
The 2025 packet will be available about February 1, 2025.
Click here for the 2024 candidate packet.
Eligibility Requirements:
See Policy 2121 Board Member Qualifications.
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 TBD at 5pm (30 days before the election). Candidate packets are available in the District Clerk’s Office at 62 Old Middletown Road in New City. See Policy 2120.1 Candidates and Campaigning.
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 typically held twice a month on Thursday evenings. Additional special meetings and workshops may be added to the schedule, as needed. Board members also serve on the Board or District committees.
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