Livingston Principal Settles Lawsuit With Old District For $307K

LIVINGSTON, NJ — A principal in Livingston who recently worked as a principal in Edison has settled a discrimination-related lawsuit with his old district for $307,500, according to his attorneys.

Collins Elementary School Principal Timothy Hart sued Edison Public School District in 2017 after his contract was not renewed. The non-renewal followed emails centered on his sexual orientation sent by a school board member.

The Edison Board of Education approved the settlement this week and admitted no wrongdoing.

Hart said that he’s ready to move on and thanked his former colleagues for their dedication and hard work. He called his new school community in Livingston “inclusive and dynamic.”

• See related article: Former Edison Principal Settles Discrimination Suit
• See related article: Livingston Schools Set To Welcome New Principals At Burnet Hill, Collins

With additional reporting by Katie Kausch , Patch Staff

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