The Granville Central School District is seeking applicants to fill one immediate vacancy on the Board of Education. The selected member will serve a term ending at the next election cycle in May 2027.
Updated 7/9/26
How to Apply
To express your interest in serving on the Board, please follow this three-step process:
1) Observe the Deadline: You have 10 days to apply. Letters of interest must be submitted to the District Clerk by July 12th, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The Clerk will forward all applications to the Board of Education.
2) Submit Your Letter of Interest: You may apply by email, mail, or in person.
By Email: Send your letter to Mrs. Zinn at azinn@granvillecsd.org. You will receive an email confirming receipt.
By Mail or Drop-off: Granville CSD District Offices
c/o District Clerk
58 Quaker Street
Granville, NY 12832
3) Attend the Interview: Candidates must be available for an interview with the Board on August 3rd, 2026, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Interviews will be conducted in Executive Session during the regular Board Meeting.
Candidate Qualifications & Responsibilities
Before applying, please review the state eligibility requirements, duties, and ideal characteristics of a New York State school board member.
For full details on the role, visit the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Candidate Guide information.
Community Questions and Answers to the Granville CSD Board of Education - Updated 7/9/26
1) Please state the basis on which John Troy's appointment was voided during the Reorganization Meeting.
The motion to add Mr. Troy's appointment to the meeting agenda on June 8, did no receive the number of votes required to be legally adopted. As a result, the motion was not validly approved, and any action taken pursuant to that motion is subject to being invalid.
Under New York State law, adding an item to the agenda under these circumstances requires the approval of a majority of the full Board, not merely a majority of those present. The Granville Board of Education consists of nine members, meaning that at least five affirmative votes are required to constitute a majority of the full Board.
The motion received a 4-3 vote. Because it did not receive the required five affirmative votes, the motion failed and should not have been considered adopted.
2) Please explain the reasons for the push to fill Kunen's seat.
The Commission of Education and the New York State Education Law impose a legal duty on central school districts to fill vacancies that occur on the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Law § 1804, the remaining members of the Board are required to utilize one of the mechanisms authorized by law to fill the vacancy. The qualified individual appointed to fill the vacant seat serves until the next regular election, at which time the voters have the opportunity to elect a candidate to complete the remainder of the term.
Consistent with the legal obligation, we believe it is important to have a full nine-member Board of Education in place so that all members can participate in the decisions that arise throughout the summer. More importantly, we have several essential Board training sessions planned, and we want all nine members to have the opportunity to participate.
These training opportunities have not always been offered in the past, but they are a priority for Superintendent Hall. He believes Board members need and deserve comprehensive training on their roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations so they are well prepared to make informed decisions and serve the community to the best of their ability.
3) Please address the beliefs of some in the public that the unseating of John Troy and the rush to fill Kunen's seat were driven by a desire to push through an agenda to gain approval of the installation of synthetic turf.
The appointment of a Board member is governed by New York State Education Law and is made to ensure the Board can continue to conduct the District's business with its full complement of members until the voters elect a successor at the next regular election. Separately, the installation of a turf field cannot be decided by the Board of Education alone. If turf is ultimately identified as a potential Phase 3 capital project item, it would require a separate public referendum, allowing the entire community the opportunity to vote either in favor of or against the proposal, as would any capital project.
Thus, this Board cannot and will not move forward with a turf project without first giving the community the opportunity to make that decision through a public vote.
For that reason, filling Mrs. Kunen's vacant seat should not be connected to the possibility of a future turf project in any way. The two matters are entirely separate and have no bearing on each other.