To the Editor:

We are writing to endorse Beth Behrend for reelection to the Princeton Board of Education.

As fellow Princeton residents, we have known Beth for several years and have witnessed firsthand her unwavering commitment to community service and to the children of Princeton. Beth’s motivation to serve is based on a longstanding belief in the value of public education and the importance of taking on civic responsibility for the public good.

Beth has a tremendous work ethic. As an experienced lawyer, Beth is accustomed to putting in long hours researching complex issues and working with others to deliver results. She applies these skills to addressing the myriad of issues facing the Princeton Public Schools, always seeking first to understand and then to work toward solutions.

Princeton’s school system is at a critical juncture as it faces numerous important and time sensitive challenges. The significant boom in multifamily housing will bring a concomitant increase in the student population. Accommodating this expansion while ensuring quality of education will not be easy, particularly in an inflationary environment. In her role as co-chair of the long range planning committee, Beth has spent the past several years studying this issue and collaborating with others to arrive at plans that will meet the needs of future students within fiscally responsible and feasible parameters. We believe there is nobody more qualified to continue this important work than Beth.

Serving on Princeton’s Board of Education requires dedication and steadfastness. It is year-round volunteer work that entails at least 20 hours a week of meetings and preparation. Effective Board service requires working constructively alongside fellow Board members, the administration, and the community to arrive at workable solutions to ensure that Princeton’s children have a school system we can all be proud of, now and in the future. Beth’s experience, work ethic, compassion, and calm demeanor make her an ideal person to help the district navigate its many challenges.

We encourage you to vote for Beth Behrend for School Board at the November 7 election.

Karen and Archie Reid
Westcott Road

Lori Weir and Brig Henderson
Stuart Road East