Running for the Board
To run for a school board, a candidate must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years old, and a resident of the school district for at least one year prior to the election.
It is important to learn about the requirements, responsibilities, and procedures for individuals interested in serving on a school board in New York State. Candidate resources developed in 2022 and 2024 are available on the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES website:
- Running for the School Board: What all Prospective School Board Members Should Know
- So You Want to Be a School Board Member
Voting Information
Learn about voter eligibility, polling locations and absentee balloting on the Voting Information page.
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