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Gloucester board debates whether to accept late applicant for Petsworth seat; decision set for closed session review
Summary
Board members discussed whether to consider a late application for the vacant Petsworth District seat, with several members urging strict adherence to published deadlines and others urging flexibility to widen the candidate pool. The board will review resumes in closed session on Sept. 17 before appointing a replacement for the remainder of the term (through Dec. 2025).
The Gloucester County School Board debated whether to accept a late application for the interim Petsworth District seat during its Dec. 10 meeting, ultimately scheduling a closed session to review candidate materials before making an appointment.
Chair Anderson reminded the board that Karen Espinosa resigned Aug. 15 and that the division followed state code and a press-release deadline when soliciting applicants. Two individuals — Alan Evans and Anita Parker — submitted materials on time; a…
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