Candidates Wanted for Scarsdale School Board and SFCS Board

The SBNC seeks candidates for nomination to the Scarsdale School Board -- Two members of the Board of Education are completing two-year terms and are not running for another term.

The School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) is seeking to identify potential candidates to serve on the Scarsdale Board of Education. The SBNC held its first meeting of the 2026 season on January 11th and is now engaged in active outreach to build a robust candidate pool.

Over the next several weeks, SBNC members will recruit and review candidates in order to nominate two candidates for the nonpartisan slate in the next school board election. The school board election and budget vote are slated for Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The two BOE members who are completing their second term officially announced at the January 12 BOE meeting that they will not be running for another term.

The SBNC invites all Scarsdale School District residents to propose names of qualified individuals to serve on the Scarsdale Board of Education by email to sbncchair@gmail.com. A candidate must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a qualified voter, and a resident of the Scarsdale School District for at least one year prior to the May 19th school board election date. Jenny Simon Tabak, SBNC Chair, stated: “The non-partisan SBNC process continues to enable a wide-range of Scarsdale citizens to be considered for nomination to the Board of Education. We welcome service-minded residents to step forward to help shape educational policies that support the children of our community.”

Interested candidates should complete a biographical information form and submit it via email to sbncchair@gmail.com as soon as possible, but no later than 7:00pm on Friday, February 6, 2026. The application form is available on the SBNC website at scarsdalesbnc.org. Please see the “Join the School Board” tab or contact the SBNC Chair (sbncchair@gmail.com) for further information.

Download the application here:

Contacts:
Jenny Simon Tabak, Chair
Jennifer Zola, Co-Vice Chairs

SFCS Seeks New Board Members

Are you interested in joining the Board of a non-profit organization right here in Scarsdale? Are you passionate about supporting families and individuals in our community? The Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service (SFCS) is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals from the Scarsdale/Edgemont community to join our Board of Trustees. As a Board member, you'll play a vital role in guiding and shaping our organization's mission to be a hub for family growth and learning.

What is SFCS? Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service is a voluntary, not-for-profit family counseling agency. With over a century of service to the Scarsdale community, SFCS has been a cornerstone, offering counseling services, social programs, and crucial initiatives like our Scarsdale Action for Youth (SAY). In addition to counseling services, the Agency provides social service programs for Scarsdale residents across the life cycle from social skills groups for young children to leadership training programs and adventure trips for teens, to facilitated monthly discussion groups for parents with kids in 5th-12th grades, to aging in place services for older residents.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Your involvement directly contributes to supporting families at every stage of life.
• Community Engagement: Connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to the betterment of Scarsdale and beyond.
• Personal Growth: Gain valuable experience and insights in nonprofit governance and community leadership.

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome Scarsdale residents with diverse backgrounds, preferably with children attending Scarsdale schools. We seek residents with relevant experiences who are committed to our mission.

How to Apply: Interested in becoming a part of our Board of Trustees?
Apply by February 1, 2026 by sending a short email with the following information to SFCSNominatingCommittee@yahoo.com
Volunteer/Professional Background/Key Skills
Community Experience in Scarsdale/Edgemont, including ages of children (and schools attending)
Experience with SFCS