Millburn School Board Seeks Applications For Vacancy By Friday

MILLBURN, NJ — A Millburn Board of Education member is moving out of the state, and the board is looking for applicants for the position by this Friday.

Additionally, those seeking to run for a spot in November must submit signed petitions to the Essex County Clerk by July 26.

Regarding the vacant position, interested parties must apply this week and then can make a 3-minute statement at the June 24 board meeting.

Board member Carolyn Updyke is moving out of town, said a spokesperson for the schools.

The district said, "The board, within the powers delegated to it by law, is the policy-making legislative branch of the Millburn School District. The individual selected will serve as a member of the Board of Education from the date of appointment through December 31, 2021."

Interested individuals must be:

• A citizen of the United States of America
• At least 18 years of age
• Able to read and write
• A resident of Millburn Township for at least (1) year preceding the date of
• appointment
• Not directly/indirectly interested in a contract with, or a claim against, the Board
• Registered to vote in the District
• Not disqualified as a voter pursuant to NJSA 19:4-1

The successful candidate will need to undergo a criminal history background check upon appointment.

Any qualified Millburn resident interested in serving the children of our school district should submit a letter of interest and resume to:

Ms. Cheryl Schneider
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Millburn Board of Education
434 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
cheryl.schneider@millburn.org

Letters of application will be accepted through Friday, June 18, until 4 p.m.

The Board of Education will review all qualifying applicants.

Candidates will be offered the opportunity to make a 3-minute public statement for the Board of Education retreat meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 24 at 7 p.m.

The board anticipates making the appointment at the June 24 meeting.

Read the announcement here.

If You Want To Run In November

Interested in running for the Board of Education? Petitions must be submitted to the Essex County Clerk by July 26 to be placed on the ballot for the November Election.

Get more information with the New Jersey School Boards Association Candidates Kit.

More Information

Find out about the board meetings here.

Check out the tentative Millburn school calendars through 2024 here.

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