Run for Local School Board in Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, NY

The Board is the official policy-making body of the school district. It is composed of seven members, elected by the public, who serve three-year terms of office without pay. The Board of Education is responsible for the scope, depth and quality of education in the district. As elected officials, members: define the philosophy of the district; set goals and objectives to achieve desired educational progress; select a superintendent; employ professional educators to meet the goals; establish policies for the operation of the school district; evaluate the effectiveness of district programs and services; develop a budget consistent with educational needs and community resources; communicate the needs and progress of the district to the community, educational governing boards, and legislators.

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, qualified voters in the school district and able to read and write. They must be residents of their districts continuously for one year (as little as 30 days or as long as three years in some city school districts) before the election. At the time when the board member takes office, they cannot be employed by the board on which they serve or live in the same household with a family member who is also a member of the same school board.