Princeton Schools' New Facilities Director Appointed

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Public Schools appointed a new Director of Facilities, according to a release from the district. David Harding, an engineering graduate from NJIT, is moving to Princeton from his current job as facilities director of Bernards Township School District.

In his new role, Harding will oversee all district-wide facilities operations including a $26.9 million campaign to undertake critical upgrades to the facilities to ensure they're safe, secure and healthy, the release says.

"I have been impressed by the approach thus far to the referendum projects, and I look forward to getting on board, rolling up my sleeves, and continuing to plan for the future of the District and the students it serves," Harding said in the release.

Harding has developed Sustainable Energy master Plans and has experience in higher education as Associate Director of Physical Plant at Seton Hall University.

"His goal will be to assist Superintendent Steve Cochrane in ensuring that each construction project is designed and implemented thoughtfully, cost-effectively, and with clear communication to the community," the release says.

"A balance of highly competent and highly caring, Dave is enthusiastic about the details of every building and every project because he recognizes that the work on our facilities is fundamentally about supporting the students, staff, and families who are in our schools each day," Cochrane said in the release.