The 2025 Elections Are Here!
Participating in the 2025 elections as a candidate or a voter is your chance to help shape the future of your school community, so it's important to get involved and make your voice heard. While the application period has closed, the campaign season is in full swing. Candidates will be campaigning throughout April, and voting will take place from late April through May 13. Stay tuned for updates as these key dates approach. In the meantime, explore candidate profiles and forums to learn more about those running.
Elections Timeline
JANUARY 13th to FEBRUARY 27th
Run for an Education Council Seat
The application period is now closed.
MARCH 3rd to APRIL 24th
Candidates share why they should be elected
The Candidate Forums is your chance to join the candidates via Zoom as they share their experience and talk about why they are running for education councils. You can also explore Candidate Profiles, which include statements from all candidates about their vision and goals.
APRIL 25th to MAY 13th
Vote Before May 13th
You will use your NYC Schools Account to vote online. Please visit the link below if you still have not setup your NYCSA account.
Please stay tuned for more details as we get closer to this phase.
JUNE 2025
Results Announced
And the Winners Are!
The results of the 2025 CEC Election will be reported in June. Members-elect take office July 1st.
JULY 1st 2025
July 1st, 2025 to June 30th, 2027
Council members serve a 2 year term beginning on July 1st, 2025. Their term ends June 30th, 2027. To view the current members visit the Community and Citywide Education Council pages.
NYC Schools Account
Ensure you are signed up for a New York City School Account (NYCSA) which is necessary to run for a seat and vote. Learn more about how to create an account in our setup guide or visit NYCSA homepage.
Apply for a Vacant Seat
If you are interested in applying for vacant seat please visit the Community Education Councils and the Citywide Education Council sections and check for any vacancies. Once you find a vacancy you’re interested in you can fill out a Vacancy Application Form.
More Information
As we get ready for applications to open, find answers to frequently asked questions about running for a seat and other information below.