BOE Soliciting Candidates to Fill Vacated Board Seat

The New Milford Board of Education (BOE) announced that they are soliciting candidates to fill the seat vacated by former BOE president, Darren Drake. Drake resigned his seat due to the fact that his company is relocating.  

During Monday's meeting, BOE Business Administrator, Michael Sawicz, announced that the Board is accepting letters of intent from anyone interested in applying to be considered for appointment to Drake’s seat. All letters must be received by the Board no later than Monday, June 24. 

The person chosen by the Board will serve until Dec. 31. The remainder of Drake's term will be filled by the candidate elected in the Nov. 5 election. The board member-elect will begin serving Jan. 2014. 

Regarding the appointment process, Board president Dan Conner said that the Board will interview each candidate in closed session, but will vote on the appointment in open session. 

According to Sawicz, the Bergen County Clerk's office has extended the filing deadline to Sept. 6 for anyone wishing to run for the remainder of Drake's term and have their name appear on the ballot for the Nov. 5 election.

All letters of intent should be sent to the New Milford Board of Education office at 145 Madison Ave. and be received no later than Monday, June 24. 

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