To the editor:
Regardless of which side you fall on the referendum, it is clear that Betsy Baglio and Dafna Kendal are working day and night as current school board members to be positive change agents.
As a parent who has worked closely with the school board and administration over the past decade, I can understand that being a board member is not an easy job. I appreciate Betsy and Dafna’s tenacity and resolve to delve into great detail on many topics, and actively work towards solutions. They do the hard work that I expect from a school board member by asking tough questions and challenging answers. They are working to improve board transparency and encourage community participation. I feel they are honestly trying to look at all sides, make compromises when needed, and be vocal on sensitive matters.
As for the current referendum debate, there are clearly building safety and structural upgrades that need to be addressed. I can support those items proposed in question one of the referendum, but feel it is prudent to wait on many of the other features until further cost-effective ideas and internal solutions have been fully explored. Detailed yearly operational expense analysis and long-term facility maintenance protocols are paramount.
I am confident that Dafna and Betsy will work through these challenges to support the needs of students, staff, and the community. The school district will benefit from their continued service.
Stephanie Chorney
Princeton