Channels for Communication
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.
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: Building Principal; if not resolved…
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, 504 Plans, and IEPs
STEP 1: Teacher, Specialist, or Child Study Team Member (Psychologist, Counselor, Social Worker, Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist); if not resolved…
STEP 2: Case Manager; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Director of Student Services; if not resolved…
STEP 5: Superintendent of Schools
ELL
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 of 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 Related Services
STEP 1: School Counselor, Social Worker, School Psychologist; if not resolved…
STEP 2: Supervisor of School Counseling; if not resolved…
STEP 3: Building Principal; if not resolved…
STEP 4: Director of Student Services; if not resolved…
STEP 5: Superintendent of Schools
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 of 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 of 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 of 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 Unified Middle School: 609.806.4270
Princeton High School: 609.806.4280
Principals
Community Park: Dineen Gruchacz
Littlebrook: Luis Ramirez
Johnson Park: Angela Siso Stentz
Riverside: Mark Shelley
Princeton Unified Middle School: Jason Burr
Princeton High School: Jessica Baxter
Department Supervisors
Mathematics, Business, and Technology: Stephenie Tidwell
English/Language Arts: Keisha Smith-Carrington (Grades Pre-K – 8th Grade)
Health and Physical Education: Brian Dzbenski
Humanities (Social Studies and English Language Arts, Grades 9-12): Stephanie Greenberg
Science: Mridula Bajaj
School Counseling: Kristina Donovan
Social Studies: (Grades Pre-K – 8)
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
Athletic Director
Supervisor of Transportation
Director of Operations
Business Administrator
Director of Student Services
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Superintendent