PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a vacancy exists on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education due to the resignation of Evan Murray effective April 30, 2026.

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:12-15, the remaining members of the Board of Education are seeking a qualified resident of Scotch Plains, NJ to be appointed to fill this vacancy. The appointed individual will serve until the organizational meeting following the next annual school election in November 2026.

Qualifications for School Board Membership:

To be eligible for appointment, an individual must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Scotch Plains, NJ for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment, be able to read and write, be registered to vote in the district, not be disqualified from serving as a school board member by reason of conviction of certain crimes, and meet other requirements as set forth in N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1 and other applicable laws. Interested parties are encouraged to review the full legal requirements.

Application Process:

Qualified residents interested in being considered for this appointment must submit a letter of interest and resume by 8 am Monday, May 11, 2026 to:

Christopher Jones

Board Secretary

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education

313 South Ave, Suite 200

Fanwood, NJ 07023 Email: cjones@spfk12.org

The letter of interest should outline the candidate's qualifications, reasons for seeking appointment to the Board of Education, and what they believe they can contribute to the district.

Candidate Interviews and Board Meeting:

Formal interviews for the open Board position will be conducted in public session during the Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 8:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Auditorium of Terrill Middle School, located at 1301 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Following the interviews, existing board members will deliberate and a candidate will be selected and approved during the same meeting.