Cranford School Board Elections Coming: Here's How To Run

CRANFORD, NJ — Those interested in a seat on the Cranford Board of Education have until 4 p.m. on Monday to file.

In Cranford, there are three seats opening up for three-year terms. Nicole Sherrin Kessler, Patrick A. Lynch and Brian T. McCarthy will see their terms expire at the end of the calendar year.

"Service on a school board provides the public with an opportunity to contribute to the community," said Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi. "As a former board member, I encourage involvement in this important civic duty. Interested applicants should make note of the deadline."

• a citizen of the United States of America
• at least 18 (eighteen) years of age to qualify for office
• able to read and write
• a resident of the municipality from which he/she is to be elected for at least one year preceding the date of the election.

They must file a nominating petition with the Union County Clerk’s office with at least ten signatures, one of which may be the candidate’s own signature, by the July 29, 4 p.m. deadline.

Board of Education candidates may file as an individual, or they may circulate a nominating petition jointly and be bracketed together on the ballot.

Prospective school board candidates can download candidate information from the New Jersey School Boards Association's website.

The kit includes information about nominating petitions, legal qualifications for school board candidacy, and the role of the school board member. Information about the New Jersey School Ethics Act and important dates in the school election process are also included.

The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Thanks for reading! Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Have a news tip you'd like to share? Or maybe you have a press release you would like to submit or a correction you'd like to request? Send an email to russ.crespolini@patch.com
Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter. You can also have them delivered to your phone screen by downloading, or by visiting the Google Play store.