Residents Encouraged to Run for School Board Nominating Committee

(The following was submitted by June (Xun) Deng, Jocelyn Gibian Zoland, Election Co-Chair, SBNC)

The Scarsdale School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) is inviting residents to become part of a long-standing community tradition that helps shape the future of our schools. Being a part of SBNC is one of the most effective ways Scarsdale residents can impact the quality of our schools with a limited time commitment. Strong community involvement in the school board nominating process helps to ensure we get the highest quality of candidates for the Board of Education.

Formed in 1965, the SBNC is a non-partisan committee that identifies and endorses candidates for the Scarsdale Board of Education. Thirty members, drawn equally from the five elementary school neighborhoods, work together each year to recruit, interview, and recommend highly qualified candidates for the community to vote on in May.

Why join the SBNC?

Members play an active role in selecting Board of Education candidates, build connections across the community, and participate in a thoughtful process that has guided Scarsdale schools for decades. In 2024, Scarsdale residents voted to allow non-citizens to join the SBNC, ensuring that more voices can be part of this important process.

SBNC Membership Details

.All residents who are qualified voters, defined as a person at least 18 years of age, and a resident of Scarsdale for at least 30 days prior to the petition deadline of October 24, 2025, and interested in maintaining the excellence of Scarsdale schools are strongly urged to consider running for an SBNC position.

Members serve three years on the SBNC, followed by two years on the Administrative Committee.

Open seats this year: 3 from each Edgewood, Fox Meadow and Greenacres. And 4 in Heathcote and Quaker Ridge.

How to run:

Interested residents should complete two forms: the SBNC biographical form and candidate petition form and submit to [email protected] before October 24, 2025.

Election Day:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (snow dates: December 8 or 10). Voting will take place at Scarsdale Middle School from 7:00–10:00 AM and 2:00–9:00 PM.

For more information, visit scarsdalesbnc.org or email [email protected].

We look forward to your participation and questions.

June (Xun) Deng, Jocelyn Gibian Zoland
Election Co-Chair, SBNC