Are you interested in running for the Berlin Central School District Board of Education? Two seats will be up for election on May 19, 2026. The top two vote-getters will serve three-year terms which begins July 1, of the year and ends June 30, of the ending term.
The Board of Education is comprised of seven members elected by district residents. All members serve without pay for three year terms. Under the Education Law of New York State, the Board is responsible for the education of students who attend the schools in the district; for the preparation of the annual budget, for district adherence to state law and State Education Department regulations concerning the conduct of the public schools. The Superintendent of Schools is charged with the administration of Board policies.
Interested in running? The deadline for this year’s nominating petitions is Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
- (2) Board Seats open for election
- To obtain a petition to run for one of the open seats, please contact the District Clerk at ddemick@berlincentral.org
- More information on running for the board can be found on our website
Qualified residents who are interested in running for the Board of Education may contact our District Clerk, Dawn Demick at ddemick@berlincentral.org. Nominating petitions must include signatures of 25 qualified voters who reside in the district.
Petitions are due on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
To learn more about eligibility requirements and campaign tips at the NYSSBA website:
Make a difference in our schools – consider running!