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Board accepts Susan Ober resignation; sets application timeline to fill Long Hill seat
Summary
The board acknowledged the April 30 resignation of Susan Ober (Long Hill Township) and outlined the appointment process: a 65‑day window began May 1, applications due June 5, candidate interviews and deliberation scheduled for June 17, with sworn appointee to serve the remainder of the term.
The Watchung Hills Regional High School District board accepted the resignation of Board Member Susan Ober (Long Hill Township) and discussed the timeline and process to fill her seat at the May 13 meeting.
The district reported Ober’s resignation was received April 30, which starts the 65‑day appointment window on May 1. A staff member identified as Tim outlined the process: the district will advertise the vacancy using a notice similar to one used for a prior opening, accept applications through June 5, and schedule interviews and board deliberation on June 17. If the board does not fill the seat by the end of the 65‑day period, the county superintendent may make the appointment.
The appointed candidate may be sworn in and will complete the unexpired portion of the term, with the appointee required to file for election as required by election timelines if they wish to continue beyond the term. The board discussed logistical details about scheduling the interviews and whether to begin the public meeting earlier if many candidates apply.
Board members asked staff to post the advertisement and confirmed the June 5 deadline for applications and the June 17 interview date. The Personnel and Governance procedures described align with the school‑board appointment process for filling midterm vacancies.
