The New York State Council for the Social Studies By-Laws outline the requirements for being elected to the Board of Directors and holding an office on the Board of Directors. 

Directors are volunteers and are elected by the NYSCSS general membership to serve two-year terms. Officers also serve a two-year term of office and may not serve more than three (3) consecutive terms of office, unless unanimously approved for nomination by the board to waive or to fill a vacancy in an officer position.   Terms of office run July 1-June 30. Nominations for officer positions on the Board of Directors open the day after the last day of the Annual Convention.  

All Board of Directors offices are volunteer positions

As per NYSCSS Bylaws

Board Positions open for Election in 2026

Vice President of Policy and Administration

President

Secretary

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All Board Positions are a two-year term starting on July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028

Requirements

• Active (paid) member for one calendar year prior to the date of the nomination period.
• Attendance at monthly Board meetings is required.

Submit the following documents:

• A position statement identifying the position you are running for and what makes you an ideal candidate.

• A resume/CV.

• A headshot (photo) for inclusion on the ballot.

Documents need to be submitted electronically to communication@nyscss.org by the May 15, 2026, 4pm deadline

Contact Tom Michalek, Past-President, at past.president@nyscss.org if you have questions