School Board Election Information

The Board of Education is comprised of nine volunteer members from the community who are elected by District voters for five-year terms. Public meetings are held once monthly. The Board encourages community participation and support for the schools.

Members of the Taconic Hills Central School District Board of Education are elected by voters to establish policy and set direction for the administration of the school district. New York State Education Law does not limit the number of terms of office a member may serve. Board members receive no salaries or other compensation. 

Alexsis Miller

District Clerk

518-325-2891

DistrictClerk@taconichills.k12.ny.us

About our School District

DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY

The Taconic Hills Central School District’s Board of Education has established that it is the mission of the District “To be a center of learning for students and community alike, by using 21st century tools and providing opportunities to motivate, engage, and encourage individuals to rise to their full potential as contributing members of society.”

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

The school district has approximately 1,040 students enrolled in two different schools, which include a PreK – 6 Elementary, and a 7 – 12 Junior/Senior High School. Our School district provides a public school education and a common link for the ten towns that comprise the nearly 250 square miles that comprise our district.

2024-2025 School Board Election

Below is the packet of information to contend for a Board of Education Seat. This year we have two (2) five-year terms commencing on July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2029 to succeed Board Member, Joseph Costa, and Board Member, Alicia O’Rourke, whose term will expire on June 30, 2024.

Click here to access the 2024-2025 Board Member Application Packet

Packets are due to the office of the District clerk no later than Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4PM

Frequently asked Questions about Running for School Board

Running for the School Board  |  Spanish Version 
A downloadable PDF brochure produced by the New York State School Boards Association that provides an overview of the process of running for school board.