Millburn School Board Needs To Fill Vacancy (How To Apply)

MILLBURN, NJ — Want to serve on the Millburn school board? Here’s your chance.

The Millburn Board of Education recently announced a vacancy for a board position, effective Sept. 23, due to the resignation of Neetu Salhotra.

According to an advisory from the district:

“The board, within the powers delegated to it by law, is the policy-making legislative branch of the Millburn School District and will appoint a new member to fulfill the vacant term. The individual selected will serve as a member of the Board of Education from the date of appointment (anticipated November 11, 2024) through December 31, 2024.”

Interested applicants 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 Township
• 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. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

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. Letters can also be sent to cheryl.schneider@millburn.org

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