2024 Budget and Election Information
Two seats on the Harpursville Central School District Board of Education will be up for election on May 21, 2024 from 1:30-8:00 PM in the W.A. Olmsted Elementary New Gym.
1-a five-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029, seat currently held by Russell Weist. Russell is not seeking re-election.
2-a five-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30. 2029, seat currently held by Nicole Robertson. Nicole is running for re-election.
To run for school board, you must be:
1- a United States citizen
2- 18 years of age
3- qualified voter in the school district
4- able to read and write
5 - must be resident of district continuously for one year before the election
6- cannot be employed by the board on which you would serve or live in the same household with a family member who is also a member of the same school board
To vote in school elections, you must be:
1- a United States citizen
2- 18 years of age or older on the date of election
3- a resident of the school district for at least 30 days prior to election day
Important Dates
April 22, 2024:
Petitions, jpeg photo and biography for those interested in running for school board are due back to the District Clerk by 3 PM
May 21, 2024:
Election 1:30 8:00 PM W.A. Olmsted Elementary New Gym
Training
Once elected, you will be required by New York State law to fulfill mandatory training. This includes fiscal oversight training and governance skills training. NYSSBA provides convenient online courses and regional academies to fulfill these requirements and to further your knowledge of public education and your responsibilities as a board member.
So much more free information about becoming a school board member can be found online at NYSSBA.org. Please don't hesitate to contact our District Clerk at 607-693-8112 or [email protected] if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in our school district!