Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School

Back row from left to right: Steven Philbrick, Jason Gagnon, Dominga Lent, Bruce Tryon.
Front row from left to right: Susan Emerson Strasser, Maxwell Horning, Aimee Yorke.

The board is responsible for establishing the quality of education in the district. As elected officials, they represent the public in:

• defining the philosophy of the district;
• setting goals and objectives to achieve educational progress;
• establishing policies for the operation of the school district;
• evaluating the effectiveness of district programs and services;
• developing a budget consistent with educational needs and community resources.

Board of Education Candidate Election

Residents interested in being a candidate for a seat on the Cobleskill-Richmondville Board of Education may obtain nominating petition forms at the District Office during regular office hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning March 1, 2026.

Petitions must bear the signatures of at least 25 qualified voters of the district and be received by the District Clerk by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026. There are three seats for 3-year terms to be filled. They are the positions currently held by Steven Philbrick, Susan Strasser, and Bruce Tryon, whose terms will expire June 30, 2026. All nominations for Board of Education seats are considered “at large” rather than for a specific seat.

Voting for board of education candidates, propositions, and the district's 2026-2027 school budget will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Call the District Office at 518 234-4032 for additional information about petitions and the annual election/budget vote.