Board of Education

2011 Board of Education Petitions Available

There will be two Board of Education seats on the ballot in this year's election, which will take place on the date of the budget vote, May 15, 2012.

Individuals interested in running for the Board can pick up a petition from Michelle Curtis in the district Business Office located in the Bethlehem Central High School at 700 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petitions can also be emailed by contacting Michelle at (518) 439-7481.

Petition must contain at least 99 signatures and are due by 5 p.m., April 16, 2012

Ballot lots will be drawn April 17, 2012 at 9 a.m. at the District Office. 

Members of the Board of Education are elected by the voters of the district to establish policy and direct the administration of our schools.

Individuals are eligible for election to the Board if they are qualified voters of the district (district resident, U.S. citizen, 18 and older) and can read and write. New York State Education Law does not limit the number of terms of office a member may serve.

Board members serve volunteer, three-year terms. They receive no salary or other compensation.