New Rochelle prepares for 2025 school election with key voter information updates

The New Rochelle City School District is gearing up for its annual school election, scheduled for May 20, 2025, with significant preparations underway to ensure a smooth voting process. During a recent Board of Education meeting at Jefferson Elementary School, officials outlined key details about the election, including voter registration, polling locations, and the election's legal framework.

The election will follow strict guidelines set by New York State educational law, which governs everything from electioneering to the handling of ballots. Voters must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of the district for at least 30 days prior to the election. Registration can be completed online through the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Westchester County Board of Elections, with a personal voter registration session scheduled for May 5 at City Hall.

This year, the district will utilize 13 polling locations, including a new site at the Remington Boys and Girls Club, replacing the previous location at 95 Lincoln. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 9 PM, as mandated by law. Voters will also see bilingual materials in English and Spanish, a requirement following a Department of Justice investigation into language accessibility in predominantly Spanish-speaking areas.

For those unable to vote in person, absentee and early mail voting options are available. Applications for these ballots can be requested starting April 21, with deadlines for submission set for May 13 for mailed ballots and May 19 for personal delivery. All completed ballots must be returned to the district clerk's office by 5 PM on election day.

In addition to voting on the budget, residents will have the opportunity to elect members to the Board of Education. Candidates must gather at least 100 signatures from qualified voters and submit their nomination packets by April 30.

As the election date approaches, the district is committed to ensuring that all logistical aspects are in place, emphasizing the importance of community participation in shaping the future of local education.