Mendham Borough Board of Education

Board Member Vacancy

The Position:

The The MENDHAM BOROUGH Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates for membership to the Board. The Board, within the powers delegated to it by law, is the policy-making legislative branch of the MENDHAM BOROUGH School District.

This term will run until December 2019. The position will be placed on the ballot at the annual election for November 2019.

Qualifications:

• A citizen of the United States of America
• At least 18 years of age
• Able to read and write
• A resident of the MENDHAM BOROUGH 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 District
• Not disqualified as a voter pursuant to NJSA 19:4-1

To apply:

• Any qualified MENDHAM BOROUGH resident interested in serving the children of the MENDHAM BOROUGH district should submit a resume and letter of interest to:
  
  James C. Rollo
  Business Administrator/Board Secretary
  100 Dean Rd.
  MENDHAM BOROUGH, NJ 07945 
  
  
• Letters of application will be accepted through Thursday, December 13, 2018, until 4:00 p.m.
• The Board of Education will review all qualifying applicants.
• Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

The mission of the Mendham Borough Public School District is to prepare all of our students for their future roles in society.  We strive to provide an educational program that enables all students to acquire knowledge and to assume constructive self-direction to their fullest potential.  The district is committed to education of the highest quality, aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, and continuous improvement of programs and teaching strategies.

2018-19 District Goals

from the Strategic Plan Goals with Identified Focus Areas

• Wellness and Safety - Recognizing that children need to balance physical, social, emotional and academic needs, the District will maintain a supportive culture and build structures for the health, safety, and well-being of the Whole Child.
  
  
• Academic Initiatives - Provide opportunities that will engage every student in purposeful learning that appropriately supports and challenges all students to ensure core content mastery while maximizing each student’s opportunity to excel academically.
  
  
• Community Outreach/Public Relations - To effectively communicate the District mission, goals, accomplishments, challenges, and accountability to the Community.