Kurt Braddock Resigned From Cherry Hill School Board
The board member stepped down following a promotion at his assistant professor position.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Administration
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Cherry Hill Board of Education member Kurt Braddock has officially resigned from his position. Braddock was originally elected to a three-year term in 2024 that was slated to run through 2027.
Why it matters
The board must now move to fill the vacancy to maintain a full nine-member governing body for the district. The seat will be filled through an appointment process as the district prepares for upcoming elections.
The Cherry Hill public school system currently serves nearly 11,000 students and employs more than 1,700 staff members. The district is ranked 12th in the state by total size.
The players
Kurt Braddock
He is a former member of the Cherry Hill Board of Education who resigned following a promotion in his career as an assistant professor.
Cherry Hill Board of Education
This is the governing body responsible for overseeing the public school system that serves 11,000 students in Cherry Hill.
The details
The school board has 65 days to fill the vacant seat by reviewing candidate resumes and conducting interviews. This process will run alongside the general election, where seven candidates are currently competing for three other open seats on the board.
Timeline
Kurt Braddock was elected to a three-year term in 2024.
A candidates forum took place in September 2026.
The resignation was announced at a meeting on October 13, 2026.
The general election for three school board seats is set for November 2026.
A replacement board member is expected to be appointed in late November 2026.
Culture Shift
Local school board governance in New Jersey operates under strict regulatory frameworks regarding how vacancies are handled during election cycles. This appointment process ensures that the district maintains full representation as mandated by state administrative codes.
Residents should anticipate that the board will prioritize the appointment of a new member to ensure the nine-member body remains at full capacity. This change will not affect the upcoming November election for the three other open seats.
The takeaway
Maintaining a full board is essential for the effective administration of the district's 11,000-student population. Interested community members should monitor board meeting agendas for updates on the resume submission and interview process.
What happens next
The Board of Education is expected to name a replacement by November, with an official appointment anticipated in late November 2026.
Further reading
For more information on how district leadership vacancies are handled, see Administration.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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