Princeton's Assistant Superintendent Of Human Resources To Leave

PRINCETON, NJ — Michael J. Volpe, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources at Princeton Public Schools, will be leaving his position at the end of December, the District announced.

Volpe will be accepting a position as Superintendent of Schools at Moorestown Public Schools in Burlington County. The Moorestown Public Schools Board of Education approved Volpe as superintendent during their board meeting on Tuesday.

"It has been a pleasure to work with Mike Volpe and our district has benefited from his dedication, his professionalism, and his commitment to improving a myriad of procedures in the Human Resources Department," Carol Kelley, Superintendent of Schools said in a statement. "I would like to congratulate Mr. Volpe on his new opportunity."

During his tenure, Volpe created and implemented the F.A.C.E. Forward program to grow and recruit administrators of color. He also overhauled hiring practices to increase administrative and certified staff diversity, the district said.

Last spring, Volpe was elected chair of CJ PRIDE's legislative and outreach committee, which is responsible for reaching out to state-level politicians on matters of public education.

"We are proud of Mike's educational advocacy and accomplishments during his time at PPS," Kelley said.

The district is currently conducting a national search to replace Volpe and Robert Ginsberg, who serves as Acting Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

Ginsberg recently announced his retirement effective Jan. 1, 2022, after more than 30 years with the district.

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"Change is challenging but it is also an opportunity," Kelley said, adding that the district is looking forward to meeting with qualified candidates in the coming weeks.

At Tuesday's meeting, Moorestown School Board president Caryn Shaw said Volpe was selected from an "exceptional pool of outstanding educational leaders" and said the Board is looking forward to Volpe providing "thoughtful, dynamic and innovative leadership."

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