Becoming a Board Member

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 forms (link below).  A minimum of twenty-five (25) signatures are 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 Petitions
Petitions are due to the Warren County Clerk by: Monday, July 27, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

Available Terms for November 2026 Election:

(2) Three - year terms
(1) Two - year unexpired term
(1) One -year unexpired term
*All terms begin January 2027.  As per the November 2025 election results, the Board will be reduced from a nine-member Board to a seven-member Board over two years.  The 26/27 year will have an eight-member Board.

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

• Important Dates
• 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