To the Editor:

We are writing to endorse René Obregon with unequivocal support in his election for the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education.

We have known René and his family for eight years in both social and professional contexts and can attest to his strong personal character. René questions the status quo, does his research no matter what the issue, proposes well analyzed solutions, and has the persistence to get things done. He is able to focus on priorities and form intensely productive working collaborations to achieve results.

René cares deeply about our community, our schools, and the future of our children. We are sure other candidates running for election do as well. What sets René apart are the values that he carries with him in all facets of his life —excellence, accountability, and transparency. One only has to know him to see that he truly lives by these values.

A critical function of the Board is to review the budget and approve leaders and decision makers who can significantly impact the trajectory of district curriculum, facilities, and access to learning resources. We are a privileged community, but also not one with unlimited financial resources. In selecting René Obregon to represent our community on the Board of Education, I do not doubt that René will work with an equally passionate group of leaders, that he will question decisions where they must to be questioned, and that he will communicate with constituents the how, what, where, and why of the decision making process of the Board of Education that is currently missing.

Please join us in endorsing René Obregon to represent our community.

Manish Monga, MD and Jennifer Monga
Harris Road