BOE Candidate 2026-27
Board of Education Election 2026-27
There is one seat open for the Board of Education, currently held by Dr. Kathleen Ann Kelley. Dr. Kelley has informed the District that she will be seeking re-election to the Board of Education. The term commences on July 1, 2026 and runs through June 30, 2029. Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 19th, together with the Annual School Budget Vote.
Dr. Kelley is running unopposed. As there is only one candidate, the 2026-27 Candidates’ Night that was tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th is cancelled.
Dr. Kathleen Ann Kelley
~ Running unopposed ~
Residence and Family: A 25+ year District resident living on Van Buren Street. Together with husband Michael, they have four children, each PRSD graduates: Michael, Jr. is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas College; Shaun is a graduate of SUNY Cortland with a Masters degree from SUNY Utica; Brian is a graduate of Rider University; and Meghan is graduating in May 2026 from Sacred Heart University. Her boys are married and she currently has seven grandchildren.
Education: Bachelor of Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, a Registered Nurse diploma from Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing and a bridged Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Loyola University in New Orleans.
Career: Previously was involved in consultant work at Anderson Consulting, before entering the nursing profession as a Registered Nurse providing ICU and Trauma Nursing at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. Currently, Dr. Kelley is a Professor of Nursing and Director of Undergraduate Nursing Education at Caldwell University's School of Nursing & Public Health. Professionally, she sits on Advisory boards at local hospitals — advising on best practices for nursing new graduate mentorship and preceptorship.
Community Involvement: Seeking third term on the PRSD Board of Education as an unopposed candidate. Involved in the Stop Anellotech community movement and participated in many school-related programs: class parent at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, a Career Day presenter at Pearl River Middle School, and a Honors Science guest lecturer at Pearl River High School. Served as a tri-lead for the American Cancer Society's Rockland Relay for Life and sits on the Winter Games Committee for the Special Olympics - NJ. Has taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine at Saint Aedan's Church for seven years.
“ I am grateful for the education my children received at the Pearl River School District that has allowed them to be successful. I feel the importance of volunteering to give time to the Board of Education to ensure that every child can and will learn and of protecting the District with fiscal responsibility.”