Please Consider Running and/or Participating in Citywide Education Council (CEC) 2025 Elections

 

Dearest Families,

Applications for the Community and Citywide Education Council (CCEC) elections open on January 13. These elections are a powerful way for parents to advocate for their school communities and influence educational policies citywide. 

You are encouraged to apply for a seat on a council via their NYC Schools Account (NYCSA). You will need a fully linked NYCSA for both running in and voting during these elections.

Here is a link for more resources, and you can see our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Ana Leung, for more information, too.

Note that NYCSA automatically shows parents all the councils they’re eligible to run for as soon as they log in. For more information, visit the CCEC Elections 2025 family-facing page.

“Family voice is an essential part of any effective school system, and the Citywide and Community Education Councils are one of the most impactful ways to support our students and schools,” said Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos. “I encourage all families from every community to consider becoming a candidate to serve on an education council—your voice and leadership can help shape the future of education in our city."

Families are encouraged to join an information session, taking place daily, to learn more about election protocol. Information about this, as well as the structure and roles of Community Education Councils, the election process, eligibility guidelines, key dates, and frequently asked questions at schools.nyc.gov/Elections2025.  Applications can be submitted online from January 13th through February 16th.

2025 Selection Process Schedule:

January 13 - February 16: Candidate application period

February 28 - April 2: Candidate Forums

April 25 - May 13: Parents vote online

May 14 - June 2: Run-off elections, if necessary

June: Election results announced

July 1: Members-elect take office

"Parent leadership is essential to creating schools that serve our communities, address shared priorities, and support the development of the whole child," said Deputy Chancellor Cristina Meléndez. "Parents are the true experts on their children, and students thrive when schools, families, and communities work together."