Three Openings For Board of Education Candidates This November

As with every election season, this November there are three open positions on the Board of Education. The Berlin Board of Education is a nine member, non-partisan board. Each member is elected to a three year term and the terms are staggered so that each year three positions are up for election. 

Since candidates are not nominated by political parties, all Berlin voters are eligible to appear on the ballot, and candidates appear on the ballot without a political party designation. Potential candidates need only to go to the Town’s Clerk office to receive a petition form, collect the signatures of 131 Berlin voters, and return the completed petition to the Town Clerk by September 9.

Board of Education President Gary Brochu stated that the Board of Education welcomed new individuals who are committed to improving Berlin’s schools. 

“The Board of Education works very hard at educating new members so that they can contribute to the school improvement process,” said Brochu.  "As we get closer to the election we will provide a number of orientation opportunities for candidates so that they can become more familiar with our schools and what it is like to serve as a member of the Board of Education.”

Individuals with questions about the petition process can contact the Town Clerk’s office. As for those with questions about serving on the Board of Education, Brochu encouraged individuals to contact him or other current members of the board.

“Being a non-partisan board, our goal this election is the same as it is every year.  We hope that intelligent individuals who are committed to working to improve our schools come out and run for the board,” said Brochu.  “We think that they will find, as we have, that it’s a great and challenging way to serve your community.”

The terms of Tony Reeck, who was on leave from the BOE, Irene Matulis and Michael Baczewski will end this year. Baczewski and Matulis are believed to be running again.