Millburn School Board Gains Four As It Loses Two

MILLBURN, NJ - It is a changing of the guard in the Millburn School District on Wednesday as four members of the school board are sworn in as the search for two more members continues.

At the reorganization meeting Board Secretary Cheryl Schneider will preside over the meeting and begin with the installation of the new board members. Once they are sworn in, the newly reconstituted school board will nominate and elect a new president.

That president will oversee the nomination and election of a new vice president. One of the top concerns for the school board is to find and immediately replace Kate Foss and Jennifer Woodhouse who resigned unexpectedly Dec. 18. Citing personal and work commitments, Foss and Woodhouse left two vacancies the Board is looking to fill by the end of January.

The individuals selected will serve as members of the Board of Education from the date of appointment (anticipated Jan. 28, 2019) through Dec. 31, 2019.

One position fulfills a term that ends as of December 31, 2019.
The second position will be placed on the ballot at the annual election in November 2019, to fulfill the remainder of that term for one-year (January 2020 to December 2020).

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 Thursday, Jan. 3, until 4 p.m.

According to officials, the Board of Education will review all qualifying applicants. Candidates will be offered the opportunity to make a three-minute public statement at the Jan. 7 Board of Education meeting.

Officials said the Board anticipates making the appointment at the Board of Education meeting on Jan. 28.

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