Schalmont will host a Meet the Board of Education Candidates Night on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School library.

You can watch a livestream here: https://meet.google.com/ioy-qvmc-trn

This year, there are three individuals running for two seats on the Board of Education. Both seats are three-year terms. Candidates are listed in random order, as they will appear on the ballot.

Kevin Thompson

Kevin Thompson is running for his eighth term on the Schalmont Board of Education. He is the Chief Financial Officer of Eckert Mechanica. He also is licensed in New York State as a Certified Public Accountant. He has previously served as Vice President and President of the Board. Since his first term, he has served as a member of the Audit Committee. Prior to serving on the school board, he served on the Schalmont Budget Advisory Committee for seven years. His active professional memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the NYS Society of CPAs. Mr. Thompson received his bachelor’s degree from the University at Albany. He and his wife Carol live in Rotterdam and have two children who are Schalmont school alumni.

Makayla Tebano

Makayla Tebano is a mom of five daughters in Schalmont, from a soon‑to‑be graduate to a future preschooler, giving her a deep and long‑term commitment to Schalmont’s success. She brings 25+ years of experience in marketing, communications, innovation, and leadership, currently serving as Vice President of Marketing at Fenimore Asset Management and previously holding senior leadership roles at MVP Health Care. A Leadership Capital Region graduate and alum of The College of Saint Rose, Makayla’s strengths include strategic planning, communication, stakeholder engagement, consensus‑building, and data‑driven decision‑making. She is dedicated to empowering students, supporting teachers, and keeping the Schalmont community connected.

William Mau

William Mau is a Schalmont graduate (Class of 2003) who has lived in the district his entire life. He and his wife, a third grade teacher, have two children in Schalmont schools. Will holds a degree in Social Studies 7-12 from the College of Saint Rose and taught for three years before spending 15+ years in operations and data. He serves as Chief Operations Officer at TalentSmartEQ and volunteers as Committee Chair for the Scout Troop at Jefferson Elementary. Will joined the board two years ago after attending meetings as a parent concerned about class sizes, and remains focused on keeping Schalmont strong for every student.