WALL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY
The Wall Township Board of Education is seeking to fill one Board Vacancy. The term of this appointment will be from Date of Appointment until the Board of Education conducts its Reorganization Meeting the first week in January 2026. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a resume to Brian J. Smyth, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, by email to bsmyth@wallpublicschools.org, Subject: Board Vacancy, or mail to PO Box 1199; Wall, New Jersey 07719-1199 no later than 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline. Interviews will be conducted and an appointment is anticipated at the Board of Education Meeting scheduled for 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Unit 1 - Exploring the Universe
Big Ideas - What natural phenomena do the motions of Earth and the Moon produce? What kinds of objects are in the solar system? What makes up the universe, and how does gravity affect the universe?
Unit 2 - Exploring Earth
Big Ideas - How is Earth structured? How do the three main types of rocks form? What natural processes break down rocks and begin soil formation? How do erosion and deposition shape Earth’s surface?
Unit 3 - Geologic Changes
Big Ideas - How is Earth’s surface shaped by plate motion? What is the Theory of Plate Tectonics? What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? What evidence do scientists use to determine the age of rocks? What have scientists learned about Earth's past by studying rocks and fossils?
Unit 4 - Weather and Climate
Big Ideas - How does Earthś atmosphere affect life on Earth? How do scientists describe and predict weather? What is climate and how does it impact life on Earth?
Unit 5 - Water and Other Resources
Big Ideas - What role does water play on Earth? How does human activity impact the environment and why is it important to manage natural resources wisely?