School Board
The Geneva City School Board is a seven-member board elected by the citizens of Geneva to direct and oversee the operations of the school district. There is currently one vacancy on the board. Members serve five-year terms.
Members
Meetings
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Agendas & Minutes
School board meetings are generally held on the second Monday of the month. Please check the calendar regularly for updates. A portion of each regular meeting is set aside for public comment. The meeting typically begins with an executive (closed) session at 6:30 p.m. The public portion of the meeting begins at approximately 7:30 p.m.; however, meeting times are subject to change, and irregular meetings are often held earlier in the day.
Public Participation
The Geneva City School District welcomes public participation at regular school board meetings. Speakers who wish to address the board are asked to e-mail the board clerk by noon on the day of a regular meeting.
- Comments should be kept to three minutes.
- Written statements may also be submitted under your full name and will be read aloud. Statements must be kept to 350 words.
- The board will listen to your comments carefully. This is an opportunity to provide your thoughts so the board may include concerns in its consideration of the item you address.
- Board members will not answer specific questions or engage in a dialogue or debate. If you have a question or request further discussion of an issue, the clerk will take your phone number so the appropriate staff member can respond at a later time.
- Please be respectful of our students, staff, board and fellow visitors in making your comments. Thank you!
- Special school board meetings do not typically offer the opportunity for public participation.
Run for School Board
Are you seeking a position that offers the opportunity to advance public education, establishes you as a leader in your community, and provides immense personal satisfaction?
Consider school board service!
Find out more about board service from the New York State School Boards Association.
Eligibility Requirements
School board candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of the district continuously for one year before the election. They cannot be employed by the school district or live in the same household with a family member who is also a member of the same school board.
Nominating Petitions
Candidates must submit a nominating petition to the school district clerk. The petition must be signed by at least 100 qualified district voters.
Nominating petitions are available from the district clerk at District Office, 400 West North Street, Geneva, N.Y., and must be filed with the district clerk at least 20 days before the election.
Candidate Datasheet
In addition to filing a petition, candidates should complete a Candidate Datasheet, which will be used to notify the public of their candidacy should they file the appropriate petition and signatures with the district clerk. Candidates should also e-mail a headshot of themselves to hswanson@genevacsd.org.