To the Editor:

I appreciate the fiscal responsibility of the Princeton Public School Board. Managing the hard reality of the two percent tax cap that is New Jersey law, the demographic-driven increases in pension and healthcare benefits, and mandates from every level of government must be extremely challenging. Everyone wants a share of the pot and saying, “No” is never popular.

Despite rankings that have their own problems, we know home buyers desire Princeton because of the quality of our schools. As the parent of a John Wirherspoon Middle School student, I couldn’t be more impressed by the professional staff, the upgraded facilities, and the culture of excellence promulgated by the leadership of our schools.

For this reason, I support the re-election of Andrea Spalla and Molly Chrein to the Board of Education. They have worked extremely hard to balance many different competing needs and get the most from our taxpayer dollars.

DOUGLAS RUBIN

Laurel Road

To the Editor:

For the past four months I have had the privilege of serving on the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education. Having served on the board in the past (2000-06), this return engagement has been exceptionally rewarding. I have found my fellow board members to be an absolutely outstanding group of community leaders, deeply committed to ensuring all of our children receive an excellent educational experience.

Two of the board leaders, Andrea Spalla and Molly Chrein, are total standouts and both are up for re-election this November. I heartily urge Princeton voters to cast their ballots for these two experienced, knowledgeable, and committed women. Andrea currently serves as the Board’s vice president and chairman of the Student Achievement Committee, while Molly serves as chairman for the Personnel Committee. As attorneys, Molly and Andrea bring a wealth of experience to the table. They have been active in negotiating union contracts, and served on the District Evaluation Advisory Committee. More importantly, both were leaders during the recent successful superintendent search, and I truly believe their presence on the board will be crucial during this transitional period as we welcome a new superintendent.

Please vote for Andrea Spalla and Molly Chrein for Princeton Public School Board on November 5.

ANNE BURNS

Baldwin Lane

To the Editor,

I write in support of Molly Chrein and Andrea Spalla for Princeton School Board. Both candidates currently serve on the Board, and both have served our schools well during their tenures. These two women are devoted to our schools. From the time they served on their kids’ school PTO’s to the hard work each has contributed on the various committees of the Board — they have rolled up their sleeves and done their part to help make our schools as great as they are.

I know each of these public servants personally and I know that Molly and Andrea have what it takes to help our schools be the best that they can be so that every child gets an excellent education every day.

I urge you to vote for them on November 5.

CAROL GOLDEN

Snowden Lane