Sept 7 Last day for a candidate to withdraw from the election. A signed, written notice
must be filed with the county clerk

Aug 9 Deadline for Determination of Petition Challenge for School Election Candidates by
the county clerk.

Aug 9
Last day to amend a defective petition. The candidate may amend the petition to
remedy the defect at any time before the date, but generally may not add
signatures. The candidate may add his or her own signature if necessary to
provide verification of the signatures on the petition, but only if the petition already
contains ten valid signatures.

Aug 13 Date for Drawing of Ballot Position for School Election Candidates by the County
Clerk.

Nov 6
Annual School Election
NOTE: Board members must undergo criminal history record checks through the
New Jersey Department of Education within 30 days of election or appointment.

Jan 1-7
Newly elected board members are sworn in at annual board organizational
meetings

Feb 1-7
Last day to file Personal-Relative and Financial Disclosure forms with the Executive
County Superintendent and Board Secretary. For newly elected or newly
appointed school board members, the deadline is 30 days after taking office