New Vacancy Opens Up on Holmdel School Board

Holmdel, NJ - A Holmdel Board of Education member has moved away, created a new vacancy on the school board, in addition to the other six candidates who are running for election this fall.

Board member Dina D'Ambrosi had to move out of state due to a job transfer, creating a vacancy on the board. Any Holmdel resident is encouraged to apply for her spot. The position is unique: It will be chosen by the eight current Board of Ed. members, who will conduct interviews starting Aug. 31. This will be for a special one-year term on the board, after which the seat will come up for a general public election.

In addition to this new vacancy, there are six people running for the Holmdel School Board in the regular general election. Applications were due this past Monday, and here are the six candidates:

Lori Ammirati, resident of Cross Run Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733

Ana M. Caban-Vander Woude, resident of Line Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733

Chiung-yin Cheng Liu, resident of Seven Oaks Drive, Holmdel, NJ 07733

Jaime Ochojski, resident of Coventry Square, Holmdel, NJ 07733

Dennis Pavlik, resident of Orchard Avenue E., Holmdel, NJ 07733

Michael Sockol, resident of Wildhedge Lane, Holmdel, NJ 07733

All of those people seek three-year terms to the board. The regular election for the Holmdel Board of Ed. is the same day as the presidential election, Tuesday Nov. 8. It's obviously too late to run in the general election for a three-year term, but if you'd like to apply for the special one-year vacancy created by D'Ambrosi's departure, here is the info:

HOLMDEL BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Position:

The Holmdel Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates for membership on the Board to fill a vacancy which has occurred. The Board, within the powers delegated to it by law, is the policy-making entity which oversees the operation of the School District.

This term will run from the date the Board appoints the member until the organization meeting in January 2018.

Qualifications:

• A citizen of the United States of America.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to read and write.
• A resident of the Holmdel Township municipality for at least (1) year preceding the date of appointment.
• Not directly/indirectly interested in any contract with, or claim against, the Board.
• Registered to vote in the District.
• Not disqualified as a voter pursuant to NJSA 19:4-1.
• Has not been disqualified due to the conviction of a crime or offense listed in N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1.
• May not also hold office as Mayor or member of the Holmdel Township Committee, nor simultaneously hold two elective offices.

To apply:

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

Michael Petrizzo
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
65 McCampbell Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733

Letters of application will be accepted through August 11, 2016, until 3 p.m.

The Board of Education will review all qualifying applicants.

Interviews will be conducted on August 31, 2016

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