School board candidacy information available The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for positions on the Millstone Township Board of Education is 4 p.m. Feb. 25. The election is scheduled for April 15. Prospective school board candidates can obtain a "School Board Candidate Kit" at the local school district office. Published by the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), the School Board Candidate Kit includes a sample-nominating petition and information about legal qualifications for school board candidacy and the role of the school board member. Information about the new Jersey School Ethics Act, important dates in the school election process, and briefing sessions for school board candidates are also included in the kit. "School board membership is a meaningful way to make a contribution to your community and its schools," said Kevin E. Ciak, NJSBA president. "I urge all qualified citizens to consider board of education membership. Serving on your local school board doesn't require a degree in education. The most important attribute a candidate can bring to office is a sincere interest in the community, its children and their education."