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Board accepts John Chacon’s resignation; will solicit applicants to fill vacancy
Summary
The Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education accepted the resignation of board member John Chacon effective July 21, 2026, and outlined a 65-day, statutorily required process to solicit resumes, hold public interviews and appoint a replacement who would serve until the board’s January 2028 reorganization.
The board voted to accept the resignation of board member John Chacon effective July 21, 2026. Following the vote, the board attorney explained the statutory timeline and public process to fill the vacancy.
"The board has 65 days from the day of the vacancy within which to fill the vacancy," the attorney said, outlining that the board will post public notice, solicit resident resumes, conduct public interviews and then, after closed deliberations, return to the public meeting to vote on an appointment. If the board selects a candidate that evening, the appointee can be sworn in at the same meeting.
The attorney also explained the appointed term will run until the board’s reorganization in January 2028. No candidate names were discussed at the meeting; the board did not take further action beyond accepting the resignation and confirming the process.
Board members asked administrative staff to prepare the public notice and to schedule public interviews to comply with the statutory deadline.
