To the Editor:
There are three precious spots open on the Princeton Board of Education. This year is extremely important. We need to find BOE candidates committed to hiring a superintendent who is invested in our district, not their own agenda, and also not temporary (we are grateful to the lovely temporary superintendents we’ve had in the past five years, but we deserve long-term investment). With so much change and turnover in this district (on all levels) we are missing the opportunity to form our own identity. The identity of our district should not come from how it wants to be perceived but should come from the needs of the kids. It’s not an agenda put upon them, but a collaborative development toward the future together.

Ari Meisel encompasses skills to help bring this district its identity. Ari should fill one of the three open positions.

The year ahead will hopefully be foundational for our school district. We need a superintendent that will discover and represent the Princeton Public Schools values. It’s also time to answer short-term issues efficiently and creatively, not just long-term plans.

Ari Meisel has vested interest, commitment to community, keen insights, openness, and the profession that make him the perfect addition to assist in the development of the future of our district.

Mostly I want to tell Princeton (aside from voting for Ari Meisel this November) that he is available. He will make the time to speak with you, see you, and discuss with you. He’s highly invested in PPS. He does not back away from complicated discussions. He still has five kids going through the school system. Don’t take my word for it and don’t be shy to challenge him! Reach out to him now with any of your thoughts or questions at ari@lessdoing.com.

It will be exciting to see what Ari can bring to the table. With his background and open mind, looking to reinvigorate and find PPS’ identity and future.

Thank you, Ari. You have come into our community and enhanced it. We are lucky you are here. Thank you for being on the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad and being there to keep us safer, and always offering your services and training to our community. Thank you for participating in and caring for Princeton. And now, thank you for offering your time and expertise to be a part of our School Board.

Kati Dunn
Princeton Kingston Road

Submitted as a personal opinion and private citizen and not related to or affiliated with any organization of which I am a part.