Running For South Orange-Maplewood School Board? Deadline's Monday

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Do you want to be involved in making decisions about the South Orange-Maplewood public schools? Now's your chance.

This year's election will be held Nov. 8.

Each year, three members' three-year terms come up for election to the nine-member board.

If interested in running, you must submit your nominating petitions to the Essex County clerk's office by this coming Monday, July 25, at 4 p.m.

The board will vote on budget items and personnel related to the district public schools and related programs.

The positions are unpaid.

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

Find out more about the board and current members here.