Board Election Information

Serving on the school board offers a unique opportunity to support the district in providing a great school experience for every student. School board elections in New York State are held on the third Tuesday in May. If you are thinking about running for the board, please read through the New York State School Boards Association's school board candidate brochure, which includes important dates and guidance on the role of a school board member and how to run a campaign.

May 19, 2026 Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election

There will be two vacancies for the Office of Member of the Board of Education for two three-year terms, commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2029. Petitions will be available in the District Office. Petitions require a minimum of twenty-five (25) qualified voters’ signatures and must be returned to the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2026. 

Candidate packets will be available beginning March 2, 2026. To obtain a packet, please contact District Clerk Donna Vitucci at vituccid@pleasantvilleschools.org or (914) 741-1400 ext. 10511.

To be eligible to vote in the Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election on May 19, 2026 you must be:

1.  A citizen of the United States;
2.  At least 18 years of age (by May 19, 2026);
3.  A Pleasantville UFSD resident at least 30 days immediately prior to the day of the vote; and
4.  Registered with the Westchester County Board of Elections OR registered to vote with the District by no later than May 14, 2026.

Registering at the District Office does not register an individual with the Westchester County Board of Elections; however the converse is true.

If you have previously registered and voted in either a school district or general election in the last four calendar years, re-registration is not required. Voter registration forms & additional information is available on the district website.