Fredon Board of Education
Notice of Board Member Vacancy
The Fredon Board of Education has a vacancy on the Board of Education to be filled by a resident of Fredon Township. The appointed term shall be from the date of appointment through December 31, 2027.
Those eligible residents of Fredon Township having an interest in filling the position shall send a letter providing information about themselves and summarizing their interest in the position. All letters must be received by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Interviews will be held by the Board of Education at the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, November 16, 2026 in executive session. Interested persons will be notified as to a specific time for the interview.
Letters should be sent to: Mrs. Erin Siipola, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary,
c/o Fredon Township Board of Education, 459 Route 94, Newton, NJ 07860 or emailed to esiipola@fredon.org
Legal requirements:
• Is a citizen of the United States of America
• Must be able to read and write
• Be a resident of Fredon for at least one year preceding the date of the appointment
• Have no interest in any contract with, or claim against the board
• Is not disqualified as a voter pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:4-1
• Is a registered voter in the district
• Not hold office as mayor or member of the municipal governing body
• Is not disqualified from membership for the conviction of crimes pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1*
*Within 30 days of appointment to the board, a member must undergo a criminal history
background check through the New Jersey Department of Education.