Becoming a Board Member

This year’s Annual School Election will be held on Nov. 4, 2025. The deadline for candidates to submit their nominating petition is 4 p.m., July 28, 2025.

• (3) Three-Year Terms
• (1) One-Year Unexpired Term
• (1) Two-Year Unexpired Term

Review the following links if you are interested in becoming a Board Member for Washington Borough School District. Please note that while the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) provides a generic form for use, Warren County prefers that interested candidates use their form.  Twenty five (25) signatures are now required so you will need to use two forms to collect the required signatures.  If you have any questions, contact Board Secretary Brian Latzke at (908) 689-0241 x401 or click here to email.

Warren County Nominating Petition

Residents interested in board member candidacy can visit the NJSBA website, which includes information on:

• Important Dates
• Nominating Petition
• Sample News Release for Business Administrators
• Vote Poster for Downloading
• How to Become a School Board Member
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Requirements of the New Jersey School Ethics Act
• Criminal Background Checks
• Campaign Reporting Requirements