Marlboro Board Of Education Election 2026: Kostantinos Skordalos

MARLBORO, NJ — Candidate Kostantinos Skordalos is running for election to the Board of Education in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

In November, Skordalos will run for one of three open full-term seats on the board.

He will face off against Valentina Mendez, Tara Barry and Anthony Di Capua, who are running under the "Accountability, Commitment, Education" campaign, Amy Bolowitz, who is running under the "Advancing Marlboro's Youth" campaign and Samantha Schnurr.

Chris Smith is also running for a two-year unexpired term on the board under the "Community, Character, Commitment" campaign against Cheryl Scuorzo, who is running under the "Accountability, Commitment, Education" campaign.

Ahead of the election, Patch posed several questions to Skordalos about his campaign platform, experience and what sets him apart from other candidates running. His replies are below.

Editor’s Note: The following article contains information about one of the candidates running for the Marlboro Board of Education in 2026. Responses are written as received by Patch and only edited for style.

Patch has contacted all other candidates in this race with the same questions and will post replies as they are received.

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Kostantinos Skordalos

Age: 34
Town of Residence: Marlboro
Education: JD - Fordham University School of Law; BA - The George Washington University
Occupation: Corporate Attorney

What drove you to seek public office?

Education has always mattered to me. I'm lucky enough to have benefited from attending great schools as a child and young adult, and I want my son to have those same opportunities here in Marlboro.

After becoming aware of the recent contention and controversy surrounding our Board of Education, I felt compelled to run for a seat on the Marlboro Board of Education, as I believe I can bring both a level-headed attitude and relevant professional experience that will help ensure better outcomes for all of the students in our community.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

As a corporate attorney with board governance and financial reporting experience, I feel that I will be able to make a direct contribution to the Board's ongoing activities from Day 1 without the need to ramp up or get up to speed.

What are past accomplishments or experiences that make you qualified for this position?

My near decade of experience as a corporate attorney, particularly in board governance and contract negotiation, provides me with a unique set of experiences that I believe will benefit the Board.

Additionally, while an undergraduate student at The George Washington University, I won a general election to serve as Executive Vice President of the student body, where I (i) represented the interests of over 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students, (ii) worked with administrators and educators to achieve greater outcomes for students, and (iii) ran the day-to-day operations of the University's student Senate, comprised of representatives of the student body.

I continued this advocacy for students while attending the Fordham University School of Law, where I served as a student member of the School of Law's Long Range Planning Committee.

If elected, what will be your top priorities in your new role?

My top priorities correlate to what I believe to be the biggest challenges facing the Board. In particular, I believe the biggest challenges are (i) ensuring students have the resources they need to succeed, (ii) maintaining professionalism in how the Board conducts its work, and (iii) managing taxpayer dollars responsibly.

First, we need to understand where students and teachers need more support. That means listening to families, teachers, and administrators, reviewing student outcomes, and directing resources toward needs that will make a meaningful difference. Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Second, the Board needs to model professionalism. Members can disagree while treating one another and the public with respect. I would come prepared, ask thoughtful questions, and focus discussions on facts and student needs. My professional experience in board governance would help me support clear expectations, transparent decision-making and productive collaboration.

Finally, fiscal responsibility requires careful planning and meaningful oversight. Drawing on my experience in financial reporting, I would scrutinize spending, ask whether programs are delivering results, and consider the long-term costs of the Board's decisions. We owe taxpayers a clear explanation of how their money is being used, while also ensuring that budget decisions protect the resources that our students and teachers need to succeed.

Name one thing about Marlboro that always makes you smile.

The trees! (Especially this time of year!)