At Little Ditty About the School Board Nominating Committee

Local poet Deborah Skolnik contributed this poem to encourage you to get involved in our community by volunteering to run for the Scarsdale School Board Nominating Committee:

Do you care who’s on Scarsdale’s Board of Ed?
Well, I’ve got some important news to spread.

The SBNC needs you to petition
to join our ranks and further our mission.

Have you heard of our name, but don’t know what we do?
Sit back and I’ll give you a brief overview.

We’re 30 Scarsdalians—six from each ‘hood—
who team up each year for the ‘Dale’s greater good.

We ask folks who will run for our town’s BOE
to come meet us and share the big plans they foresee.

We examine their CVs and check many references,
and after discussion, determine our preferences.

While all of the candidates earn our respect,
we decide who we think would be best to elect.

Next, we undertake spreading the news
of our carefully thought-out, nonpartisan views.

Through staying steadfast to our critical roles,
we help residents be well-informed at the polls.

The SBNC is a wonderful thing—
so hey, why not throw your own hat in the ring?

You have just until the 13th of November
to start taking the steps towards becoming a member.

We’re a very worthwhile and good group, dontcha think?
Then please do this right now: Simply click on this link!