Gautam S. Surya

About this race

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

4 candidates ran for Glen Rock Borough Board of Education (Bergen County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Glen Rock voters.

About Gautam S. Surya

Conservation biologist with a global nonprofit. A Glen Rock resident and father of two young sons who has volunteered as a soccer coach with Glen Rock United. He holds a bachelor's degree in math and biology from Tufts University and a doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Clearer communication and transparency from the board, including about the budget
• A long-term strategic and fiscal plan, plus added revenue such as grants and shared services
• Support for working parents, such as aftercare options and the school calendar
• Early intervention to close gaps in math and English achievement
• Mainly pen-and-paper learning through middle school

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Gautam S. Surya only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Edmund C. Hayward
• Elizabeth Calvez
• Damali Robinson

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Quick answers

What does the Glen Rock Borough Board of Education seat do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who is Gautam S. Surya running against?

Edmund C. Hayward, Elizabeth Calvez and Damali Robinson, for Glen Rock Borough Board of Education (Bergen County).

Should I vote for Gautam S. Surya?

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