Board of Education
Current Board of Education
Member Position Term
Rachel Lauria President (2020-2025)
Ken Hoffman Vice President (2018-2023)
Ben Dwyer Board Member (2022-2027)
Dorman Reese Board Member (2021-2026)
William Stuart Board Member (2019-2024)
Front Row: Ken Hoffman, Vice President, Rachel Lauria, President
Back Row: Dorman Reese, Ben Dwyer, William Stuart
Our Board of Education consists of five members who are each elected to 5-year terms. Elections for Board trustee are held each May as seats become open. If you are interested in running for a seat on the Board of Education please contact the District Clerk at (518)924-6000 or by email at rdwyer@wellscsd.org.
A voter petition must be filed with the school board at least 30 days before the election date. Please contact the Main Office at 518-924-6000 for a Voter Petition.
There will be one seat on the ballot for a 5-year term (commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028) to fill the seat presently held by Kenneth Hoffman.
There will also be one seat on the ballot for a 2-year term (commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2025) to fill the seat formerly held by Rachel Lauria.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a qualified voter of the district, and able to read and write. They do not have to be taxpayers. A candidate must have been a resident of the district for at least one year immediately prior to the election. A candidate may not be a current employee of the school district or reside with another member of the same school board as a member of the same family.
Completed petitions must be returned to the district clerk’s office no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023.
BOE Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Organizational and Business Meeting 5:00pm
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022 Regular Business Meeting 5:30pm
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022 Annual Buildings & Grounds Tour 5:30 pm
Regular Business Meeting 6:00pm
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 Regular Business Meeting 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022 Regular Business Meeting 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023 Regular Business Meeting 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023 Regular Business Meeting 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 Regular Business Meeting 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Apr 19, 2023 Regular Business Meeting 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Annual Budget Hearing and Business Meeting 6:00pm
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 2023/24 Budget Vote/BOE Election 12:30-8:00pm
Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023 Regular Business Meeting 6:00 pm