THE SCHOOL BOARD’S ROLE
 
The School Board is comprised of seven (7) members elected by district residents, for overlapping terms of three years.  The Board of Education is both an agent of the state and a representative body of the people of the district.  The Board derives its authority from the State Constitution, State Statutes, and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
 
In accordance with Education Law, the Board of Education adopts policies, rules, and bylaws they deem will best meet the statutory responsibilities and secure the best educational results for the students in their charge.  See Education Law §1709 for a comprehensive list of all Board of Education duties.
 
The Board appoints the Superintendent of Schools to provide the educational leadership, expertise, and knowledge to lead the district in the direction established by the Board.  The Superintendent oversees the day-to-day operation of the school system and implements the priorities and policies set by the Board.  Board members volunteer their service to the community and are not financially compensated.  Voting for school board positions takes place on the same day as the budget vote — the third Tuesday in May.


2024 VACANCIES

The following vacancies are to be filled this year:

• For a three-year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2027, to succeed Tony Opera, whose term expires on June 30, 2024.

• For a three-year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2027, to succeed Cheryl Kenyon whose term expires on June 30, 2024.

• For a three-year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2027, to succeed Michael Murray whose term expires on June 30, 2024.


Eligibility and instructions for filing a petition to run for the Board of Education is included in this 2024 Board Candidate Packet (print single sided).
NYS School Boards Association: Running for the School Board and NYSSBA's The School Board Member Experience
Virtual Board Candidate Information Session: CNYSBA BVILLE SB EVENT.pdf

Board Candidate Petitions are due to the office of the district clerk by May 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Due to the withdrawal of a candidate petition, this deadline has been extended from the original date of April 22, 2024.

The Board Member Election and Budget Vote is held on the 3rd Tuesday of May which is May 21, 2024, Noon - 8:00 p.m.

 

Absentee Ballot Application  and  Early Mail Ballot Application - Please use a separate application for each vote/election.

Applications must not be received earlier than 30 days before the vote.
Applications must be received in the office of the District Clerk seven (7) days prior to the vote in order for the ballot to be mailed to the applicant.  Applications must be received in the office of the District Clerk not later than the day before the vote if the ballot is to be hand delivered to the applicant.

Absentee Ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote. 



Military Ballot Application - must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 26th day before the election. 

Military Ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote.