The North Penn School District Board of School Directors is seeking candidates for an open position due to the resignation of Cathy McMurtrie. The board has 30 calendar days to select a replacement and plans to appoint the chosen candidate at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, December 10, at 7 pm at the Educational Services Center, 401 East Hancock Street, Lansdale. The term for the open position is until December 2027.
Residents or taxpayers of the district desiring to be appointed as a member of the board of school directors should forward their letter of interest, resume, and completed state ethics form/statement to Jessica Todd, NPSD Board Secretary, 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale, PA 19446, or [email protected], to be received no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Following submission, each NPSD board member will be provided all letters and resumes for review. A selection of candidates will be interviewed at the December 10th board meeting, with an appointment being made that evening as well.
Interested applicants must meet/comply with the following qualifications/requirements:
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Be of good moral character, be at least eighteen (18) years of age, have been a resident of the district for at least one (1) year prior to the date of his/her appointment, and shall not be a holder of any office or position as specified in Section 322 of the School Code; nor shall the individual be a member of the municipal council.
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Shall not have been removed from any office of trust under federal, state or local laws for any malfeasance in such office.
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Shall not be engaged in a business transaction with the school district, be employed by the school district, or receive pay for services from the school district, except as provided by law.
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Shall take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation prescribed by statute before entering the duties of the office.
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Shall file a statement of financial interests with the State Ethics Commission at the following times:
a. Before taking the oath of office or entering upon his/her duties.
b. Annual by May 1 while serving on the board.
Cathy McMurtrie resigned effective November 20, 2025. Ms. McMurtrie served on the board since December 2019. The NPSD Board of School Directors and administration thank Ms. McMurtrie for her service.
The required state ethics form, which must be submitted to NPSD in printed form, can be found here: State Ethics Form.
For more information, please contact Jessica Todd, [email protected], or 215-853-1044.