Local School Board in Englishtown, Monmouth County, New Jersey

Be able to read and write. Hold U.S. citizenship and one year's residency in the school district. Be registered to vote in the district before filing the nominating petition. Have no interest in any contract with, or claim against, the board. Not hold office as mayor or member of the municipal governing body or, in the case of county school districts, the county governing body. Not simultaneously hold two elective offices. Not be disqualified from membership for the conviction of certain crimes. (Within 30 days of election or appointment to the board, a member must undergo a criminal history background investigation through the state Department of Education.)

Each candidate for election, including incumbents, must complete a nominating petition that includes the signatures of at least 10 qualified voters living within the district (one of which may be your own). Adhere to all state requirements to file campaign-expense reports with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC).

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.