Academic Performance
Support quality education, examine student outcomes, and evaluate opportunities for measurable improvement.
Vernon Township Board of Education
Three seats. Two candidates.
An opportunity for another Vernon resident to step forward.
Robert Beutel is a Vernon Township resident who has made himself available as a write-in candidate for the Board of Education.
His interest is straightforward: stronger academic performance, meaningful accountability, and the responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
About Robert
A practical, open-minded perspective
Robert is the father of two sons, including one who graduated from Vernon Township High School.
Robert works in technology development and creates online training for a large corporation.
His professional experience is different from public school education, but it has emphasized collaboration, problem-solving, project management, and informed decision-making.
He approaches public service with an open mind, respect for differing opinions, and a willingness to examine the evidence before drawing conclusions.
Priorities
Focused on the fundamentals
Careful questions, clear information, and decisions grounded in what best serves Vernon students and residents.
Accountability
Encourage transparency, ask thoughtful questions, and promote evidence-based decisions.
Financial Responsibility
Examine spending carefully and consider educational outcomes alongside taxpayer costs.
“Meaningful change begins with gathering community feedback, examining the data, and understanding the challenges before proposing solutions.”
Write-In Voting Information
Write in the full name
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Enter this name
ROBERT BEUTEL
R-O-B-E-R-T B-E-U-T-E-L
In person
Using Sussex County’s ExpressVote
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Find the Board of Education contest on the screen.
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Select WRITE-IN. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter ROBERT BEUTEL, including the space.
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Select ACCEPT, then confirm the name appears correctly in the contest.
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Review all ballot pages and your selections, then follow the prompts to print your ballot card.
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Your vote is not complete when the card prints. Place it in the privacy sleeve, take it to the DS200 ballot scanner, and insert the ballot as directed.
By mail or paper ballot
Follow your ballot’s printed directions
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Find the Board of Education contest.
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Find the write-in space and clearly print ROBERT BEUTEL.
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Follow the instructions printed on your particular ballot, including filling in any required oval or making any required mark for the write-in choice.
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Review your ballot, then complete and return it exactly as its instructions require.
Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls open6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sussex County Clerk (opens in a new tab)
Voting procedures can change. For authoritative, current instructions, consult the Sussex County Clerk or ask a poll worker.
Community Feedback
What matters to you?
Vernon residents are invited to share their thoughts about academic performance, school spending, transparency and accountability, or other district concerns.
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