Gloversville BOard of EDucation
Role of the school Board of Education
A nine-member Board of Education, elected by residents of the Gloversville Enlarged School District, is responsible for policies and regulations governing public education in the district. Each member serves a three-year term without pay.
The members of New York's local school boards are an invaluable resource as local decision-makers. They respond to the respective needs of their communities, serving the interests of school children and preparing them for the future.
The men and women elected by the people of our community as members of the Gloversville school board devote many hours of service to public education and continually strive for improvement, quality, and progress in education. The Gloversville Enlarged School District members of the Board of Education merit recognition and commendation for their dedicated service to the people and children of our community.
State legal requirements to serve on a school board
A School Board Member: Must be a qualified voter; Must have been a legal resident of the school district for at least one year; May not be a current school district employee; May not reside in the same household as another member of the same Board of Education; May not hold another incompatible public office; May not have been removed from a school district office in the preceding year; and, Must be able to read and write. For more information on how to run for the a seat on the Board of Education, click here.
Board of Education elections
Elections are held each year on the third Tuesday in May. Polls are open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the district's five elementary schools and the Bleecker Town Hall. There is no voting at the middle school or high school.
Board meetings
Board meetings are open to the public and are held at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) in the Central Administration Offices (Gloversville Middle School campus).
Addressing the Board
Persons wishing to address the Board of Education can do so during the "public comment" section at the beginning of the agenda. Speakers are requested to state their name and address and identify the organization, if any, they represent. Board policy (Policy #3220) allows a maximum of three minutes to address the board in order to provide an opportunity for others to speak.
Public comment provides a way for residents to address the Board of Education publicly. Residents wishing to "discuss" an issue or receive more information regarding a particular concern should contact a board member or a district administrator directly.
2011-12 Meeting Schedule
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October 17
November 14
December 19
January 17 (Tuesday)
February 13
March 12
April 2 & 30
May 15 (Tuesday) Budget Vote & Election Day
June 4 & 18
2010-11 Meeting Minute Archives:
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July 6 (Tuesday) & 19
August 9 & 23
September 7 (Tuesday) & 20
October 12 (Tuesday) & 25
November 8 & 22
December 6 & 20
April 11
2011-12 Gloversville Board of Education Members
Peter Semione, President
Frank Carangelo, Vice-President
Joseph Andrews
E. Lynn Brown
Richard Carlson
Robert Curtis
Jean LaPorta
Polly Young
Helpful Links
New York State
School Boards Association
National School Boards Association
