Princeton Public Schools Business Administrator Matthew Bouldin is resigning to become the new business administrator for the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District.
Bouldin’s resignation, which is effective June 30, was accepted by the school board at its March 18 meeting.
Bouldin was appointed to his new position by the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District’s school board at its March 3 meeting. He was given a one-year appointment from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
The Bergen County school district enrolls about 1,900 students from Franklin Lakes, Oakwood and Wyckoff in two high schools – Ramapo High School and Indian Hills High School.
Princeton school board president Dafna Kendal said she was sad about Bouldin’s move to the northern New Jersey school district after six years as the Princeton Public Schools business administrator.
“You were an integral part of planning for several referendums,” Kendal said. “You oversaw the implementation and completion of dozens of referendum projects that improve the safety and comfort for everyone in our school buildings.”
Kendal gently teased Bouldin for “putting up” with the full school board, including working with her for three-and-a-half years and for three years working with then-school board president Beth Behrend.
“If that isn’t enough to drive anyone out of the district, I don’t know what is, but I’m going to miss your sense of humor,” Kendal said.
Behrend, who was the school board president when Bouldin was hired, said he had “given his ‘all’ to the community over the past six years.”
Bouldin ensured budget transparency and accountability to fund the school district’s mission, despite a pandemic and significant inflation.
At the same time, Bouldin expertly planned and oversaw multiple bond referendums that ensured school district facilities remained safe and support of students and staff, she said.
“We will miss your deep expertise, tireless dedication to the students and your patient smile,” Behrend said.
School board vice president Susan Kanter praised Bouldin for staying true to his values. He made sure that the finances of the school district were always designed to support the students.
“He will leave us better in every way – a better financial system and better building maintenance,” Kanter said. “I will miss his friendship.”
Bouldin thanked the school board members for their comments. Serving six years as the business administrator was a growth experience, he said.
“It was a really hard decision,” Bouldin said of the move. It was based on a desire to relocate, given that his two children are nearly grown.
