Cherry Hill School Board Member Resigned
The board has 65 days to appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy created by Kurt Braddock’s departure.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Administration
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Cherry Hill Board of Education member Kurt Braddock has resigned from his position to accept a promotion at his job as an assistant professor. The vacancy leaves the nine-member board with an open seat that must be filled within 65 days.
Why it matters
The board oversees a school system serving nearly 11,000 students and employing more than 1,700 staff members. A swift replacement ensures full representation for local families as the district navigates its ongoing operational requirements.
The district has 65 days to appoint a new member to complete the unexpired term, which runs through the end of 2027. This follows the resignation of Braddock, who was elected to a three-year term in 2024.
The players
Kurt Braddock
A former member of the Cherry Hill Board of Education who resigned to pursue a promotion in his career as an assistant professor.
Cherry Hill Board of Education
The local governing body responsible for overseeing the administration, policy, and educational standards of the Cherry Hill school district.
The details
The school board will initiate a selection process that involves collecting candidate resumes and conducting interviews to vet potential appointees. The appointed individual will serve the remainder of Braddock’s original three-year term, ensuring the board returns to its full capacity of nine members. This process is distinct from the upcoming general election, where seven candidates are competing for three separate open seats.
Timeline
2024: Kurt Braddock was elected to a three-year term.
October 13, 2026: Braddock's resignation was formally announced.
November 2026: General election for three open school board seats.
Late November 2026: Expected appointment of a replacement board member.
The Home Front
This vacancy follows standard administrative protocols for governing bodies tasked with maintaining continuity in district leadership. The board is expected to uphold these regulatory requirements by appointing a successor to maintain full representation for the district's 11,000 students.
Residents should monitor the board's upcoming meeting schedule to see how the district manages the interview and appointment process for the new member. Families can also prepare for the general election in November, where three additional seats are on the ballot for the local district.
The takeaway
Maintaining a full school board ensures that local educational and financial decisions are made with complete community representation. Families should track the board's official meeting minutes in late November to identify who is selected to fill the unexpired term.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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