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School Board nominating petitions due April 21st

     Residents of the Akron Central School District interested in serving on the Board of Education must file their nomination petition by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025.  Petitions for the three-year terms must be submitted to Bonnie Lee James, District Clerk, in the District Office of the Akron Central School District.  The signatures of 25 qualified voters are required on the petition.
     Petition forms may be obtained from Bonnie Lee James, District Clerk, at the District Office Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  A public drawing for ballot position will be held at the District Office, 47 Bloomingdale Avenue.  Candidates are invited, but not required to attend.
     The three-year terms of present Board of Education members Ryan Allen, Heather Cayea and Kristy Pingitore will expire on June 30, 2025. 
     As per Education Law, candidates must be literate, at least 18 years old, a citizen of the United States and a resident of the Akron Central School District for at least thirty (30) days preceding the election.
     Voting on the above three seats will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between Noon and 9:00 p.m.