FORT LEE SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDACY INFORMATION

The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for positions on the Fort Lee Board of Education is 4:00 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2012, Mrs. Cheryl Balletto, Board Secretary announced. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Prospective school board candidates can obtain a “School Board Candidate Kit” at the local school district office, located at 255 Whiteman Street. Published by the New Jersey School Boards Association, the school Board Candidate kit includes a sample nominating petition and information about legal qualifications for school board candidacy and the role of the school board member. Information about the New Jersey School Ethics Act, important dates in the school election process, and briefing sessions for school board candidates is also included in the kit.

“One of the most meaningful contributions that a citizen can make to their community is serving on their local board of education,” said Raymond R. Wiss, NJSBA president. “I encourage all interested citizens to consider school board membership. It doesn’t require a degree in education, or a background in politics. However, it does require a sincere interest in the community, its children, and their education.”