The Greater Amsterdam School District

Dear GASD Community, 

Candidates wishing to seek election to the Greater Amsterdam Board of Education may now pick up nominating packets in the Office of the District Clerk Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Two seats, each carrying three-year terms beginning July 1, 2025, are up for election on May 20, 2025. 

Nominating petitions require 100 signatures of qualified GASD voters to run. They must be submitted to the District Clerk no later than April 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

To run for the school board, candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, a qualified voter in the school district and be able to read and write. They must also be residents of the school district continuously for one year prior to the vote date.

Any questions regarding the vote or running for the board, please contact Kristi McGaffin, District Clerk, 518-843-3180 ext. 7801 or kmcgaffin@gasd.org