Prospective Board Members Information
New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) provides information for community members about being on a school board. For a full list of the publications, please go to NYSSBA website
NYSSBA -New School Board Member Handbook
NYSSBA - Running for the School Board
NYSSBA - 2024 Running for the School Board: What all prospective school board members should know
NYSSBA - The School Board Member Experience - https://www.nyssba.org/clientuploads/nsbmx/
If you’re thinking about running for the board, not sure yet, or just got elected, then you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find a wealth of information about school board service – from considering whether or not to be a school board candidate, to running for school board, to serving your first term.
Dutchess County School Boards Association (DCSBA) Sponsored Workshop - Scheduled for Saturday, March 16th at the DC BOCES Conference Center. Registration is requested, no fee.
Prospective School Board Members Workshop - Anyone considering running for election to a local school board is invited to attend this annual workshop. Current school board members and a superintendent of schools will join a school attorney to give a broad perspective of the role of a school board member. There is no fee for this workshop, however, registration is requested.