Richfield Springs CSD

School Board Member Eligibility Requirements
Generally, school board candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, qualified voters in the school district and able to read and write. They must be residents of their districts continuously for one year ( as little as 30 days or as long as three years in some city school districts) before the election. They cannot be employed by the board on which they will serve or live in the same household with a family member who is also a member of the same school board.
 

Nominating Petitions
The requirements for filing nominating petitions for a school board vary depending upon the type of school district. Generally, candidates must submit a nominating petition to the school district clerk. The petition must be signed by at least 25 qualified district voters or two percent of the number of those who voted in the previous annual election, whichever number is greater. Please contact Marilyn Shaw, District Clerk, at (315) 858-0610 Ext. 1101 or mshaw@richfieldcsd.org.

Voting by Absentee/Early Ballot

There are four steps to voting by absentee or early ballot:

1. Apply for an absentee/early ballot at the RSCS District Office or by calling (315) 858-0610 Ext. 1101
2. Return completed applications to District Clerk, Marilyn Shaw at the District Office:
   • No later than 5 p.m. on Tue., May 12 to receive a ballot by mail or
   • No later than 5 p.m. on Mon., May 18 to pick a ballot in person.
3. Complete your ballot according to the instructions, sign and seal the envelope.
4. Completed ballots—whether mailed or delivered in person, must arrive at the District Office no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

BOARD VACANCY

The following vacancy is to be filled on the Board of Education (1) 3-year term.

(Last incumbent) Brad Smith

BUDGET VOTE

May 19, 2026 12 p.m.- 8p.m. at the entrance adjacent to the baseball field.