Whom to Contact
The Princeton Public School District seeks to promote communication and clear processes for resolving any issues or addressing any questions that may arise. The steps outlined below support direct, open, and respectful interactions so that problems and concerns can be worked out quickly and efficiently.
Any question or concern should always start with the staff member or members listed in Step 1, as that person will usually have the most information. We understand that, at times, additional personnel may need to be involved to resolve specific situations.
Contact information for staff members and administrators is listed at the end under the Staff Key. If you have a question or concern, please follow the steps listed below for the relevant topic.
*PPS staff make every effort to respond to emails as quickly as possible. Please allow 48 business hours for educators, teachers, supervisors, and administrators to respond to queries. Thank you!
Classroom Issues Involving an Individual Child
(Classroom procedures, behavior, bullying, HIB, grades, schedule, etc.)
For Grades Pre-K - 5:
STEP 1: Classroom Teacher; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Superintendent of Schools
For Grades 6-12:
STEP 1: Classroom Teacher; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Department Supervisor; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; if not resolved…
STEP 5: Superintendent of Schools
Curriculum and Instruction
(Subject matter being taught, teaching strategies, textbooks and materials used, etc.)
For Grades Pre-K - 5:
STEP 1: Classroom Teacher; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Superintendent of Schools
For Grades 6-12:
STEP 1: Classroom Teacher; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Department Supervisor; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; if not resolved…
STEP 5: Superintendent of Schools
Budget and Business Operations, OPRA Requests, Board of Education
STEP 1: Business Administrator, if not resolved…
STEP 2: Superintendent of Schools
Employment and Certification
STEP 1: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Superintendent of Schools
School Personnel
STEP 1: Staff Member; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Superintendent of Schools
Residency
STEP 1: PK-8, Administrative Secretary, Office of Curriculum
Grades 9-12, Registrar, Princeton High School
STEP 2: Director of Student Services; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Superintendent of Schools
Use of Building/Field Requests
STEP 1: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Director of Plant Operations; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Business Administrator; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Superintendent of Schools
Building-Safety Issues
STEP 1: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Director of Plant Operations; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Superintendent of Schools
Special Education, IEPs and Related Services
STEP 1: Teacher or related service provider (Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist); if not resolved...
STEP 2: Case manager/Child Study Team member (Psychologist, Social Worker or School Psychologist); if not resolved...
STEP 3: Special Education Supervisor; if not resolved...
STEP 4: Building Principal; if not resolved...
STEP 5: Director of Student Services; if not resolved...
STEP 6: Superintendent
English-Language Learners
STEP 1: Staff Member; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Supervisor of World Languages, ESL/Bilingual, and Dual Language Immersion Programs; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; if not resolved…
STEP 5: Superintendent of Schools
Medical Concerns
STEP 1: School Nurse; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Director of Student Services; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Superintendent of Schools
School Security
STEP 1: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 2: School Safety Specialist; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Superintendent of Schools
School Counseling and 504 Plans
STEP 1: School Counselor; if not resolved...
STEP 2: Building Administration (principal or vice principal); if not resolved...
STEP 3: Director of School Counseling; if not resolved...
STEP 4: Director of Student Services; if not resolved...
STEP 5: Superintendent
Transportation
(Pickup, route problems, etc.)
STEP 1: Supervisor of Transportation; if not resolved
STEP 2: Business Administrator; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Superintendent of Schools
Other Transportation Concerns
(Behavior on school buses, etc.)
STEP 1: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Supervisor of Transportation; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Superintendent of Schools
Athletics
STEP 1: Coach; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Director of Athletics; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; if not resolved…
STEP 5: Superintendent of Schools
Other School Activities
(Clubs, before- and after-school programs, etc.)
STEP 1: Advisor/Instructor; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Superintendent of Schools
Affirmative Action and Title IX
STEP 1: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Superintendent of Schools
Staff Key
Contact information for all district employees can be found in the Staff Directory.
Schools
Community Park: 609.806.4230
Johnson Park: 609.806.4240
Littlebrook: 609.806.4250
Riverside: 609.806.4260
Princeton Middle School: 609.806.4270
Princeton High School: 609.806.4280
Principals
Community Park: Dineen Gruchacz
Littlebrook: Luis Ramirez
Johnson Park: Chris Sheridan
Riverside: Max Achtau
Princeton Middle School: Jason Burr
Princeton High School: Cecilia Birge
Department Supervisors
Supervisor of 6-12 Mathematics, Business, and Technology: Tiffany Brennan
Supervisor of 6-12 Humanities (English / Language Arts & Social Studies): Keisha Smith-Carrington
Health and Physical Education: Brian Dzbenski
Supervisor of Elementary Education: Sarah Moore
Supervisor of Science: Joy Barnes-Johnson
School Counseling: John McMichael
Special Education: Eric Csolak (Age 3 – Grade 5); Elizabeth Murrin (Grades 6 –8); Crystal Riddick (Grade 9 – Age 21)
World Languages, ESL/Bilingual, and Dual Language Immersion Programs: Priscilla Russel
Visual and Performing Arts: Patrick Lenihan
Athletic Director
Supervisor of Transportation
Director of Operations
Coordinator of Student Health and Safety
Business Administrator
Director of Student Services
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Superintendent