Corning-Painted Post Area School District Board of Education Seeks to Fill Board Seat Vacancy
Corning-Painted Post Board of Education Announces Resignation of Board Member
The Corning-Painted Post Area School District Board of Education announced the resignation of a dedicated board member effective May 28, 2026. After five years of dedicated service, Dr. Ashley Johnson-Long expressed deep gratitude to the community and unwavering confidence in the district’s ongoing leadership.
In a formal statement to the board and the community, the trustee reflected on the honor of representing CPP families:
"Serving on the board for the past five years has been one of my greatest honors. I’m so thankful to the community for entrusting me to represent them in service to the students, staff, and families of the district. Together, we have faced challenges, celebrated the accolades of our rockstar students and teachers, and remained committed to providing the best possible educational experience for every student."
Superintendent Michelle Caulfield and the members of the Board of Education extend their heartfelt appreciation to the trustee for five years of insightful leadership, collaboration, and unwavering advocacy for the students and families of the Corning-Painted Post community.
In accordance with New York State Education Law, the Board of Education has determined it will reach out to the community to fill this position. The Board of Education asks that anyone who is interested in serving on the CPP Board of Education and legally qualifies to serve on the Board, to please send the Board of Education a one-page letter of interest, submitted to our District Clerk, Ashley Winters, by July 2, 2026.
The successful applicant will be appointed to serve until May 19, 2027. The seat will be up for election on May 18, 2027 to complete the one year remaining on the original term, which runs through 2028. In the May 18, 2027 election, there will be four open seats up for election: three, 3-year regular terms and the remaining one-year term. The three candidates with the highest number of votes will fill the three, 3-year terms through 2030 and the candidate with the fourth highest number of votes will fill the one-year term through 2028.
To be a member of the Board of Education a candidate must be:
At least 18 years of age
A citizen of the United States
A resident of the School District for at least one year.
The Board will review the letters and determine candidates for interviews by the Board. It is the Board’s goal to announce the new appointment at the August 26, 2026 Board of Education Meeting.
Send a letter of interest to Ashley Winters, District Clerk
Ashley Winters
District Clerk
165 Charles. St.
Painted Post, NY 14870
Letters must be received by July 2, 2026. If you have any questions please call Ashley Winters, District Clerk, 936-3704 ext. 1001.