Board of Education
The Oriskany Central School District Board of Education is composed of seven unsalaried citizens elected to serve overlapping terms of three years each. At the end of a term, a Board member wishing to continue public service must be re-elected to another term. New York State Law does not limit the number of terms a member may serve.
Running for School Board
For more information, visit the New York State School Boards Association website.
2023-2024 Nominating Petition Packets are available at the Oriskany Central School District Office, Monday-Friday during regular business hours. Completed petitions must be returned to the District Clerk no later than April 22, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. and must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District and include the residence of each signer. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at 315-768-2052.
Board Actions
The Board of Education is an agency of the State of New York and is charged with governing the School District, not with day-to-day administration. Within the powers delegated by law, the Board is the policy-making, or legislative branch of the School District. The Superintendent of Schools is the executive officer charged with responsibility for administering the schools within Board policy.
The Board of Education is responsible for the general supervision of the schools. Although its members may not act individually, collectively they are responsible for all things done in the District. The Board exercises this responsibility by proper organization, delegation, and direction through policies adopted.