Special Meeting Feb. 7 To Rename Princeton District

On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the board of education will vote to rename the Princeton Regional School District.

Why? Once Princeton Borough and Princeton Township consolidate, Princeton will no longer qualify as a regional school district, and is required by law to change its name, according to district officials.

The district plans to use its new name beginning July 1, and incorporate it into the overhaul of the district and school websites.

“Improving communications to stakeholders is a cornerstone of our strategic plan,” Board President Rebecca Cox said.

Board Vice President Timothy Quinn said the name change will not cost extra money.

“The district will use every sheet of existing letterhead before the name change must take effect on Jan. 1, 2013, and there are no signage considerations,” he said.

The name change will not affect the district's send-receive relationship with Cranbury School. Cranbury pays Princeton a per-pupil tuition fee, but because the district does not levy taxes on Cranbury residents, the arrangement does not constitute a regional district, Quinn said.

The school district has posted a community survey for residents to weigh in on the new name. To participate, click here.

. The results were as follows:

• Princeton School District: 42 votes
• Princeton Public Schools: 55 votes
• The Princeton Schools: 13 votes
• Princeton Open Schools: 3 votes
• Other: 0 votes