Members of the board are elected annually on the same day as the school budget vote (third Tuesday in May).

To qualify as a school board candidate, you must be:

• a U.S. citizen
• at least 18 years old
• able to read and write
• a district resident for at least one year

Qualified residents who are interested in running for the Rockland School Board must complete a nominating petition. The petition must be signed by at least 25 qualified school district voters or two percent of the number of those who voted in the previous annual election, whichever number is greater. All school board candidate nominating petitions must be filed with the District Clerk.

Prospective school board members are encouraged to visit the New York State School Boards Association website to learn more about the school board election process.

The seats currently held by Nicole Park, Chris Tuleweit and Tom Ward will be up for election this year.

On the ballot for election on May 19, in alphabetical order by last name, are Melissa Hess, Ashley Hoag-Irwin, Amy LeRoy, Alys Mann, Nicole Park, Kim Sheldon, Jill Smith, Chris Tuleweit and Tom Ward.

The top three vote-getters will serve three-year terms running July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

Information about voting can be found on the Budget & Finance page.