Citizen Advisors Needed (reference DTSD Board Policy 905)

The Derry Township School District Board of School Directors is seeking interested citizen advisors for its standing committees.

Citizen advisors are assigned to a specific standing committee and asked to attend its meetings. In their advisory capacity, citizen representatives may be called upon to react to new directions and proposals, provide information and support for budget initiatives, study and analyze issues, review proposals and materials, and provide input into policies at all operational levels of the school system. Decisions and recommendations of these committees do not supplant the responsibilities of the Board of School Directors; but the experience and expertise of the citizen representatives will be respectively considered.

Individuals seeking to serve as citizen advisors to the Board Standing Committees should have an interest in the Derry Township School District and all children; be willing to commit the necessary 2-year term required of the position; possess the ability to think objectively and independently; have an ability to work effectively as a member of a team; manifest a clear understanding of the distinct roles of the Board of Education, Standing Committee, school administration, and faculty; comprehend the advisory function of the program; display experience and expertise related to the duties and functions of the particular Standing Committee; live in the District and be over 18 years of age.

Deadline for this application is September 21, 2026.

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1. What is your full name? (Required.)

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2. Address: (Required.)

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3. Email Address:

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4. Telephone: (Required.)

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5. Citizens may apply for multiple committees, but are asked to prioritize their preference. Selection to committees will be made to accommodate as many citizens as possible.

  First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Fourth Choice Fifth Choice
Communication and Community Engagement Committee - Effective communication practices and formats (2 openings)
Curriculum Council - Curriculum articulation, grade reporting, assessment, various educational programs, classroom requirements for rigor and relevance in the classroom (2 openings)
Finance Committee - Financial planning, budgeting, and taxation (2 openings)
General Services - Buildings and grounds, maintenance, construction and renovation, capital projects, transportation, and food services (2 openings)
Policy Committee - New and revised policies and related guidelines (2 openings)

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6. Please write a short narrative to explain your interest, experience, and goals for participating on the Standing Committee of your choice (Required.)

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7. Please provide a copy of your current resume by cutting and pasting the body of your resume in the field below:

1. Open your document, and press CTRL+A (or COMMAND+A on a Mac); and then CTRL+C or (COMMAND+C on a Mac)

2. Then, paste your document into the field below by pressing CTRL+V or (COMMAND+V on a Mac). (Required.)

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