Annual School Budget and BOE Trustee Election
Annual School Board Trustee Election
The 2026-2027 Budget Vote and Election of three (3) members of the Board of Education for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Role of the Board of Education
Each year, residents of the Irvington Union Free School District vote to elect members of the Board of Education. School board trustees are community volunteers who help guide the district’s policies, budget oversight and long-term planning to support student success. The Board of Education is responsible for:
- Establishing district policies and goals
- Adopting the annual school district budget
- Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent
To Learn More
The Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association Workshop for Prospective School Board Members will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, via Zoom, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Interested candidates should register by April 6 directly with WPSBA. For questions, email info@wpsba.org or call 914-345-8737.
Who Can Run for the Board
To be eligible to run for the Board of Education trustee in Irvington you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, district resident for at least one year, qualified voter, able to read and write, and not employed by the district or serving on the board with a family member.
Petition Process and Deadlines
Candidates wishing to appear on the ballot must submit a nominating petition to Brittany Comstock, District Clerk.
Key steps:
- Obtain a petition form in person at:
Business Office
6 Dows Lane
Irvington, NY 10533
Tel : 914-269-5052
Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Alternatively, please email the District Clerk, brittany.comstock@irvingtonschools.org with "Nominating Petition Request" in the subject line.
2. Candidates must submit a nominating petition by 5pm April 20, 2026 signed by at least 25 qualified district voters. The filing deadline is typically 30 days before the annual school district vote.