The WW-P Board of Education has a vacant seat to fill, and a president and vice president to elect early in the new year.
The district currently is seeking qualified applicants to fill part of the unexpired term of board member Yibao Xu, who died earlier this month. Xu represented Plainsboro Township.
This appointment is for January through December, 2014. In the spring of 2014, the successful applicant, and all applicants, may consider placing his or her name on the November ballot for a one-year unexpired term or for a three-year term for Plainsboro Township.
Legal requirements for becoming a member of the Board of Education are citizenship; one year’s residency in Plainsboro Township; no interest in any contract with or claim against the Board of Education; no conflict of interest such as holding office as mayor or member of the governing body of the same district; and voter registration in the district.
Candidates should indicate their interest in writing including background information and reasons for serving. Address all communications to Larry Shanok, Board Secretary, WW-P Regional School District, 505 Village Road West, West Windsor 08550, or larry.shanok@ww-p.org. The deadline for applications is Thursday, December 12, at 4 p.m. Interviews for applicants will be held at the public meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, December 17, or Tuesday, January 7, or a special meeting, if needed.
Hemant Marathe, who has served as board president for the past nine years, is leaving the board at the end of this year (see page 1). At its January 7 meeting the board will swear in its new members and then elect new officers. Anthony Fleres currently serves as vice president.
The board’s next meeting is Tuesday, November 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Grover Middle School on Southfield Road.
