Princeton BOE Begins Interview Process For Next Superintendent

Princeton NJ

11 December, 2020

11:22 AM

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PRINCETON, NJ – The Princeton Board of Education has begun interviewing candidates for the position of next school superintendent. Barry Galasso is currently serving as interim superintendent, after Steve Cochrane's departure on June 30. More than 60 applicants have indicated their interest by applying for the position. "The Board of Education takes our responsibility to select a new superintendent very seriously, and we are enthusiastically engaged in a collaborative and rigorous interview process," Board Member Betsy Baglio, said in a statement. According to Princeton officials, many of the applicants are currently employed as superintendents in other school districts. The process though, remains confidential. Galasso is not applying for the permanent position. The board is targeting a July 1, 2021 start date for a new superintendent. Thank you for reading. Have a correction or news tip? Email [email protected] Get breaking news alerts on your phone with our app. Download here. Sign up to get Patch emails so you don't miss out on local and statewide news.