Albany (NY) School District needs candidates for vacant seat on Board of Education

The City School District of Albany Board of Education is inviting candidates to apply for its vacant seat.

Albany residents interested in filling the volunteer position can apply through the end of business June 10. Please visit the Board of Education section to find out how to apply.

Interested candidates will have an opportunity to make a five-minute public presentation at the board's June 18 meeting. The board could make an appointment as soon as its July 16 meeting.

New Albany Board of Education officers

Alexandra Streznewski is the new president of the City School District of Albany Board of Education. Streznewski, beginning her third year on the board, was selected unanimously by her peers Wednesday night. She served as board secretary in 2012.

The board members also selected Ginnie Farrell as the vice president for 2013, and Rose Brandon, Th.D., as secretary. Dr. Brandon served as vice president for the past three years and was elected to a second four-year term in November along with former President Dan Egan. Dr. Brandon and Egan were sworn in to begin their second terms Wednesday night.

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Board of Education Candidates Forum

Thursday, October 28, Albany High School, 7-8:30 p.m.

A Board of Education Candidates Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Albany City Council PTA.