Lawrence school board seeks applicant for open seat

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The Lawrence Township Board of Education is seeking a township resident to fill a vacant board seat beginning in July.

The selected applicant will serve as a board member from July 2025 through early January 2026.

Interested residents must submit an email of interest by May 30, 2025, to Board President Michele Bowes at MBowes@ltps.org and Board Secretary Thomas Eldridge at TEldridge@ltps.org. Emails should be labeled “Board Vacancy.”

Applicants should include in the email their reasons for seeking the position. Qualified candidates must be available for interviews with the board during a closed session on the evening of June 11, 2025.

It is anticipated that the chosen candidate will be sworn in during the board’s regular meeting on July 9, 2025.

Qualifications and board responsibilities are outlined on the New Jersey School Boards Association website at www.njsba.org. Additional questions can be directed to Eldridge at TEldridge@ltps.org.

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