There is one seat open for the Board of Education, currently held by Dr. Kathleen Ann Kelley. Dr. Kelley has informed the District that she will be seeking re-election to the Board of Education. The term commences on July 1, 2026 and runs through June 30, 2029. Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 19th, together with the Annual School Budget Vote.
 
Qualified Board of Education candidates interested in running for the board must submit a nominating petition signed by thirty-five (35) or more Pearl River School District qualified voters. District residents seeking to place a citizen-initiated petition on the May 19th ballot must submit a petition signed by eighty-eight (88) or more Pearl River School District qualified voters. All petitions must be returned to the District Clerk’s office by 5:00 PM on Monday, April 20th.
 
In order to qualify for membership on the school board, a candidate must:

• be a citizen of the United States;
• be 18 years of age or older;
• be able to read and write;
• a qualified voter in the district;
• be and have been a district resident for at least one year prior to the election;
• be the only member of his/her household on such school board;
• not be an employee of the school district;
• not simultaneously hold another, incompatible public office;
• not have been removed from a school district office within one year of the election.

 
For additional information and how to obtain a Nominating Petition during days when school is in session, please contact our District Clerk, Rachel Ammer at districtclerk@pearlriver.org or 845-620-3924. Petitions must be returned to Mrs. Ammer by Monday, April 20th at 5:00 PM.

For more information about the 2026-27 School Budget Vote and BOE Election, please visit our webpage at: School Budget Vote 2026-27