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Princeton board sends PRESA and PPSTA tuition rates to county superintendent after state law change
Summary
The Princeton Board approved a resolution to forward tuition rates for PRESA and PPSTA nonresident students to the executive county superintendent, citing a recent New Jersey statutory change requiring consistent rates for noncertificated staff categories.
The Princeton Board of Education approved a resolution to forward tuition rates for PRESA and PPSTA nonresident students to the executive county superintendent for permission, citing a change in New Jersey law.
Board members moved the resolution with a motion by Beth Baron and a second from Ari Meisel. The board passed the resolution by roll-call vote.
Board members explained the action was required by a recent amendment to state law affecting how districts set tuition rates for nonresident students tied to noncertificated staff categories. A board member summarized: "these rates are taken from, both contracts, the PRESA contract and the PPSTA contract that we just approved tonight." The resolution directs Superintendent Dr. Foster and district staff to send the specified rates to the executive county superintendent for review and approval.
During discussion, a board member suggested considering phasing out the tuition exemption in the future, saying it "is a lot of money we pay for, students who come out of district," and noting the rates included in the resolution reflect existing contract provisions. Board members clarified the resolution applies to noncertificated staff categories and not to certificated staff.
The resolution was walked onto the agenda and required a separate action vote. The board recorded a roll-call vote approving the measure.
