South Brunswick District Gets New Director of Special Projects

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick School District has appointed a new director of Special Projects.

Peter Rattien, currently the Principal at Indian Field Elementary School, will be stepping into the role after the retirement of Jaymee Boehmer.

Rattien’s appointment was approved during last week’s Board of Education meeting. He thanked the Board and school administration for giving him the opportunity in this new role.

“While I have a few more weeks with Indian Fields, which is just a tremendous school staff and students there, I'm also excited to venture into this new place where I can have a different impact from a different place, with such supportive colleagues who have already welcomed me, help me transition,” Rattien said.

While Rattien prepares to step into his new role, he will also be serving as Principal at Indian field, until the district finds a replacement.

Superintendent Scott Feder said the district will run a full search for a new principal and involve the community, in the form of a panel that will include staff and parents. The district has already posted for the position and started receiving candidates.

"I know Pete will be an amazing asset to the new principal... In the meantime, Pete will probably straddle both positions for a little while,” Feder said.

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