Ballot question
Washington Township School District Proposal: reduce the board from five members to three
- On the ballot in
- Washington Township School District
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
“Shall the size of the Board of Education of the Washington Township School District be reduced from five (5) members to three (3) members?”
A “Yes” vote means
The board shrinks from five elected members to three, starting with this November 2026 election as current terms expire.
A “No” vote means
The board stays at five members.
Official plain English statement
“A ‘Yes’ vote on this local school district proposal will reduce the total number of elected school board seats from five to three. If approved by the voters, this reduction will be implemented at this November 2026 election cycle as current terms expire, ensuring that the Board maintains a revolving schedule of staggered terms. The reduction is being proposed to streamline board operations, and better align the board’s size with the current population of the school community.”
Sources
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (all municipalities) · Burlington County Clerk
The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.