Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5 p.m. is the deadline for candidates for the Plattsburgh City School District Board of Education to submit nominating petitions to the District Clerk. The election will be held May 21, 2024 to elect three (3) members of the Board of Education to three (3) year terms each, commencing on July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2027 to succeed Mrs. Nikki Burdo, Mrs. Amy Gervich and Mrs. Brigitte Philips.

Citizens with a sincere commitment to the education of all children are urged to consider school board service. Making the policy decisions that shape the future education of our children is an important responsibility.

Candidates for the Board of Education must be at least 18 years old, qualified voters in the Plattsburgh City School District and able to read and write. They must have been residents of the Plattsburgh City School District continuously for one year before the election. They must obtain the signatures of 100 qualified District voters on nominating petitions which can be obtained from the District Clerk at the Duken School Building, 49 Broad Street. Completed petitions must be submitted to the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2024.

Prospective Board candidates may contact the District Clerk at 957-6002 or any of the current Board of Education members for additional information about the school board election and/or school board service. Information can also be accessed via the PCSD’s website at http://www.plattscsd.org/BOE.htm .