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Princeton Board of Education approves aftercare services contract, adopts personnel slate
Summary
The Princeton Board of Education on a brief special meeting approved an action item described in the agenda as "Ward 2526 of aftercare services to the Samara Group LLC doing business at this Tiger Time" and adopted a consent agenda of personnel appointments.
The Princeton Board of Education on a brief special meeting approved an action item described in the agenda as "Ward 2526 of aftercare services to the Samara Group LLC doing business at this Tiger Time" and adopted a consent agenda of personnel appointments.
The board approved the aftercare services action by roll call; Board member Debbie Braunfeld moved the motion and Board member Mara Franceschi seconded, and Board member Chris Santarpio registered an abstention. Board members Daphne Kendall, Beth Baron, Adam Bierman, Debbie Braunfeld, Mara Franceschi, Eleanor Hubbard and Susan Kantor voted yes; the motion passed.
The board then approved the consent agenda of personnel appointments (G‑1) by roll call after a motion from Board member Beth Baron and a second from Board member Chris Santarpio. All voting board members recorded yes on the consent agenda.
No members of the public spoke during the public‑comment period; the meeting included one reporter in the room. District administrators Dr. Foster and Dr. Chu were mentioned as preparing communications for parents about how to sign up for aftercare for fall 2025. The board noted its next public meeting is scheduled for April 29.
The meeting opened with the board clerk or staff member announcing the meeting was called with notice sent on March 24, 2025, to the municipal clerk, the Princeton Packet and the Trenton Times, and with a reminder that meetings operate under the Open Public Meetings Act and applicable New Jersey statutes and board policy. The board also stated that it reserves the right to enter an executive session and that recording devices are allowed under board policy.
Votes at a glance
- F‑1: "Ward 2526 of aftercare services to the Samara Group LLC doing business at this Tiger Time" — Moved by Board member Debbie Braunfeld; seconded by Board member Mara Franceschi. Roll call: Daphne Kendall (yes), Beth Baron (yes), Adam Bierman (yes), Debbie Braunfeld (yes), Mara Franceschi (yes), Eleanor Hubbard (yes), Susan Kantor (yes), Chris Santarpio (abstain). Outcome: approved.
- G‑1: Consent agenda (personnel appointments) — Moved by Board member Beth Baron; seconded by Board member Chris Santarpio. Roll call: all voting members recorded yes. Outcome: approved.
No additional detail about the length, dollar value or term of the aftercare arrangement was stated on the record; the agenda text and discussion in the meeting did not specify contract amounts, start or end dates, or whether this action constituted final award or preliminary authorization.
