School Board
Liberty Central School District has a nine-person Board of Education. All seats are at-large, with three seats up for election each year. Each member serves a three-year term.
Those who wish to run for school board must be:
- able to read and write;
- a citizen of the United States;
- at least 18 years of age;
- a qualified voter of the district;
- and a resident of the school district for at least one continuous year prior to election.
No employee of the school district may be a member of the board, except as permitted by law, and no more than one member of a family shall be a member of the same Board of Education.
Prospective board members should contact District Clerk Tania DeFrank for a nomination packet and petition. Completed forms, including a petition with at least 25 valid signatures of qualified district voters, must be returned to the district office no later than 5 p.m. 30 days before the election.
Three board of education members were re-elected to three-year terms on the board, July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Maureen Stabak, with 966 votes; Eugene Thalmann with 961 votes; and Erin Abplanalp with 960 votes. Also on the ballot were: Miriam Singer, with 23 votes; Miriam Breuer with 19 votes and Miriam Heimlich with 17 votes. Receiving write-in votes were Daniel Ratner Sr. and Joel Roth.
Annual Election
The annual election shall take place on Tuesday, May 18, 2026, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the HS Media Center. The annual budget, any vacancies on the Board of Education, and any special propositions that have been properly presented shall be voted upon at that time.
Voting Information
Voters must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a district resident for at least 30 days and be registered to vote at their county board of elections, which will automatically register them to vote at the district. The last day to register with the district is five days before the election.
New York State School Boards Association
School board members give generously of their time and expertise and take on a crucial responsibility: overseeing their community’s public school system.
The challenge of leading our public schools, serving the public and playing a role in preparing children for life makes the commitment well worth it.
If you’re thinking about running for the board, not sure yet, or just got elected, then you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find a wealth of information about school board service – from considering whether or not to be a school board candidate, to running for school board, to serving your first term.
Board of Education (BOE) Contacts
Liberty Central School District
125 Buckley Street
Liberty, NY 12754
Tania DeFrank
District Clerk
Phone: (845) 292-6990
Contact the Board of Education or any individual member by email.