This Is A Major First In Atlantic City Board Of Education History

Atlantic City, New Jersey changed from an appointed board of education (Type I) school district to an elected board of Education (Type II) school district in April, 1986.

Current Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Was Elected To The Atlantic City Board of Education In April, 2002

The Atlantic City Board of Education Remains A Focus For Mayor Small

The Atlantic City Board of Education is particularly important to Mayor Marty Small and not just because his wife, Dr. La’Quetta Small is the Superintendent.

A Major First For The Atlantic City Board of Education

We can confirm that for the first time ever, 4 candidates … all enthusiastically supported by Marty and La’Quetta Small will not face any challengers in the upcoming November 3, 2026 General Election.

This has never happened in the 40-year history of the elected board of education in Atlantic City.

During many/most Atlantic City school board elections, more than 10 candidates would run for the three available seats each year.

We talked with former Atlantic City Board of Education President Michael Toland — who advised that 30 candidates ran in the first Board of Education election in Atlantic City in 1986.

Here Are The Next 4 Members of The Atlantic City Board of Education

They are uncontested, guaranteed winners. Three of the candidates will win a 3-year term each and one of the candidates will win an unexpired, 2-year term.