The Princeton Regional Schools Board of Education’s budget, which set the local tax levy at $62,190,302, passed in the township, 916-235. In the borough, it passed 308-15, bringing the total 1,224 to 350.
”We are delighted for our students and grateful to our community,” said Superintendent Judy Wilson. “While this is a very conservative budget, it will provide stability and resources for us to continue to serve our children well in the next academic year.”
As expected, the three open seats will be filled by Daniel Haughton, Timothy Quinn and Afsheen Shamsi.
The number of votes were as follows: Daniel Haughton – 861; Timothy Quinn 311; Afsheen Shamsi 778.
”I’m really excited about getting elected to the Princeton school board,” said Afsheen Shamsi. “I’m really looking forward to working with all the school board members toward getting Princeton public schools in a place where they’re financially healthy and stable. I’m looking forward to this technology drive in our schools so that the students can benefit from it.”
”In an environment when the budgets at some nearby districts were defeated at the polls and others narrowly passed, it is gratifying that voters in Princeton ratified our budget by a 3.5 to 1 margin,” said Dan Haughton. “This reflects both our community’s strong support for public education as well as an appreciation that we are managing scarce resources effectively and spending our taxpayers’ money wisely.”
”These are tough times financially for public education in New Jersey, especially given Gov. Christie’s rabid support for boutique charter schools like the Princeton International Academy Charter School, which benefit a small minority to the detriment of all public school students,” said Mr. Haughton. “It’s going to take experienced cost management, new non-tax revenues and creative financial solutions to continue providing outstanding educational opportunities to all Princeton students in the future.”
Mr. Quinn could not be reached for comment.
The winners will assume their roles immediately. The organizing meeting for the board will be at 8 p.m. on May 3.

