A Board of Education candidate must file a nominating petition with the county clerk for their name to appear on the ballot during the November Annual School Election.
Please review the 2023 MTPS School Board Candidacy Information Letter for important dates and details.
Prospective school board candidates can download additional candidate information from the New Jersey School Boards Association’s web site at NJSBA School Board Candidate Kit. The School Board Candidate Kit includes information about nominating petitions, legal qualifications for school board candidacy, and the role of the school board member. Information about the New Jersey School Ethics Act and important dates in the school election process are also included.