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Board member Thomas (TJ) Chang to resign; board sets timeline to fill vacancy
Summary
Chair announced the resignation of board member Thomas (TJ) Chang effective tomorrow; the board will advertise the vacancy, invite letters of interest and aim to complete the appointment process within the statutory window, targeting application and interview dates in late February to early March.
The Mountain Lakes Board of Education announced the resignation of board member Thomas (TJ) Chang and discussed the process to select a replacement to serve the remainder of his term.
The chair read the motion announcing the resignation and said the district will advertise the vacancy and solicit written letters of interest. Under board discussion, members noted the statutory requirement to complete the appointment within 65 days and agreed to provide at least a two‑week window for applicants. The board’s working plan, as discussed on the record, was to set an application deadline around Feb. 20 and interview candidates either at a special meeting later in February or at the regular March meeting; final timing will be confirmed by the board secretary.
Board members offered public thanks to Mr. Chang for his service and wished him well as he prepares to attend law school. The administration will publish notice of the vacancy and circulate proposed meeting dates for interview scheduling.
