New Jersey Statutes Title 18A. Education 18A § 54-16.12

The board members elected pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1977, c. 30 (C. 18A:54-16.1),  1 for the school year preceding the year in which this act takes effect shall remain in office until their successors are appointed and qualified which shall occur no later than November 1, 1984. In making the first five appointments to a board one person shall be appointed to serve for one year, one person for two years, one for three years and two for four years and the terms of any additional members of the board shall also be staggered to ensure that an approximately equal number of terms expire every year. Thereafter, members shall serve for terms of four years. Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made.