Watervliet School District Administrator Honored

The Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) recently honored Kirsten DeMento, Watervliet City School District’s Director of Accountability and Educational Programs, with an Excellence in District Administrative Leadership Award. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Stevens presented the award to Ms. DeMento during a ceremony on April 30. Dr. Stevens shared that she has made a lasting impact on students and staff over her 24-year tenure with the school district in which she has served in a variety of leadership roles, including as his mentor. “To many of us, her most meaningful contribution has been as a mentor—generously sharing her time, expertise, and guidance with colleagues across the District,” Dr. Stevens said. “As she prepares for her retirement this June, we are especially grateful for the leadership, support, and dedication she has shown throughout her career.” Congratulations Ms. DeMento on this well-deserved recognition and we thank you for your many years of dedicated service to Watervliet’s students, staff and families. The post Longtime administrator recognized for leadership excellence appeared first on Watervliet City School District.

Interested in Joining the Watervliet School Board? Nominating Petitions Available

Board of Education nominating petitions available now Two seats on the Watervliet Board of Education will be up for election this year. If you are interested in for running for a seat on the board, education law requires that candidates provide a petition signed by at least 50 qualified district voters. Board nominating petitions are available by request from the District Office for individuals who are interested in running for a Board of Education seat, or a petition packet may be downloaded from the website. All school board candidate nominating petitions must be filed with the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. If you have questions, please email District Clerk Bernadette Boardman, or call 518-629-3201. Eligibility & Term Information To qualify to run for a seat on the Board of Education, state law requires candidates meet the following criteria: Must be a qualified voter of the district, that is: a citizen of the United States, and at least 18 years of age or older. Must be and have been a resident of the Watervliet City School District for a continuous and uninterrupted period of at least one year immediately before the election. May not reside with another member of the same school board as a member of the same family. May not be a current employee of the school district. May not simultaneously hold another incompatible public office. Must be able to read and write. All Watervliet school board members serve at large for no pay. Candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the two seats will serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. New York State Education Law does not limit the number of terms of office a member may serve. NYSSBA Resources Before you decide to run for the board, check out these online resources from the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA): The School Board Member Experience Running for School Board: What all prospective school board members should know The post Are you interested in running for the school board? appeared first on Watervliet City School District.

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