Board Elections
2026 Board Candidates
- Bob Larsen
- Dory Masefield (i)
- John W. Garcia (i)
- Dr. Melanie Kolacy
- Robert Howe (i)
Incumbent = (i)
Board Petitions & Qualifications
Interested in running for a seat on the Board of Education?
Petitions to run for three available positions on the Warwick Valley Central School District Board of Education are available now in the District Office, 225 West Street Extension between the hours of 8 am – 4 pm. The nominating petitions must include signatures of 27 qualified voters who reside in the district (district resident, US citizen, 18 and older) and returned to the District Clerk by 5 pm Monday, April 20, 2026.
The three Board members whose terms are due to expire this year are John Garcia, Robert Howe, and Dory Masefield. The Board typically holds meetings twice a month on Thursdays at 7:00 pm.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD
Each candidate or member of the Board of Education shall:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be able to read and write English
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a qualified voter of the district
- Be a resident of the school district for at least one year prior to the election
- NOT be an employee of the school district
- NOT hold office if a member of his/her family is a member of the Board.
- NOT simultaneously hold another incompatible office (e.g., town supervisor)
- NOT have been removed from a school district office within one year of election.
For further information, contact District Clerk Susan Laroe, at (845) 987-3000, ext. 10511.
More Information
Clerk of the Board
Susan Laroe (click to email)
845-987-3000