Princeton Schools Asks Public’s Help In Choosing Superintendent

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Public Schools is asking the public’s help in choosing the next Superintendent of Schools. The district is currently being led by Barry Galasso on an interim basis, after Steve Cochrane retired on June 30.

The district has posted an online form on its website to encourage parents, guardians and community members to assist in the process. While parents, staff and guardians have received the form, community members can access the form on the school district's website. Click here to access the form: https://www.princetonk12.org/d...

The online survey is open till Oct. 4. School Exec Connect, an educational search firm, has been appointed by the Board to assist in the search.

The district is also asking the public to tell them about the district’s strengths, challenges, and the characteristics the next superintendent should possess. There will be a virtual open forum hosted by School Exec Connect consultants for PPS parents, guardians and community members on Monday, October 5, at 4:30 p.m.

Click here to sign up for the virtual meeting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWxrmKRekF4Bn5vEkLprS9dizX6JrWcS0DlNlpImaid1VnGQ/viewform

The findings from the survey, the open forums, and focus group conversations will be used to develop a new Superintendent profile. This will be reported to the Board on October 27, 2020.

The public can also email the lead consultant assisting the district with questions or comments regarding the search. Email Dr. Kevin O’Mara kevin.omara@schoolexecconnect.com.