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MEET YOUR TEAM FOR FRANKLIN BOE:
CZEBOTAR, VILLURI,
AND BARRIER!

We believe every child deserves an excellent education.
We believe families deserve relief from rising school taxes.
Our promise: cut waste, protect classrooms, and make every dollar count.

OUR VISION

We envision a Franklin school system that delivers excellence in education while respecting taxpayers. By focusing on academics, supporting teachers, and ensuring every dollar is spent wisely, we can provide students with the opportunities they deserve without overburdening families. Our vision is simple: strong schools, responsible budgets, and a brighter future for Franklin.

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OUR CANDIDATES

Martin Czebotar

Nita Villuri

Catherine Barrier

Martin
CZEBOTAR

  • 31-year Franklin Township resident with deep community roots

  • Holds a B.S. in Biochemistry; 28 years as a polymer chemist with expertise in efficiency and problem-solving

  • Former substitute teacher in Franklin schools, bringing firsthand knowledge of classroom needs

  • Taught Six Sigma Green Belt certification classes at Raritan Valley Community College, emphasizing cost savings and efficiency

  • Will use his business and science background to ensure the BOE spends wisely and keeps school taxes under control while maintaining educational quality

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Nita
VILLURI

  • Full-time substitute teacher at Franklin Middle School, actively engaged with today’s students

  • Former Math teacher holds a M.S. in Mathematics, taught at both Charter and Catholic Schools

  • Experienced small business owner/director of a Kumon Math and Reading Center, managing staff, budgets, and growth with fiscal discipline

  • Knows how every tax dollar impacts families and is committed to academic excellence without runaway spending

  • Will bring a balanced approach to budgeting, ensuring strong programs in STEM and core

Catherine
BARRIER

  • Former Franklin Township Councilwoman-at-Large—proven record of fiscal oversight and local governance

  • Instructor of English & ESL at Rutgers University for over 30 years, mentoring diverse students and understanding educational needs

  • Instructor of ESL at Raritan Valley Community College, expanding access  to affordable education

  • Former Licensed Real Estate Agent with firsthand knowledge of how property taxes affect home values and affordability

  • Determined to bring fiscal responsibility and transparency to the BOE so that schools thrive while families aren’t crushed by rising taxes

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WHY CHOOSE
CZEBOTAR, VILLURI, BARRIER

A Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility and Educational Excellence

Our candidates will protect and strengthen the quality of education in Franklin by keeping the focus on academics, supporting teachers, and ensuring students have the resources they need to succeed.

 

At the same time, they will carefully examine the budget line by line to identify inefficiencies, eliminate wasteful spending, and demand transparency in how every tax dollar is used.

 

By combining fiscal responsibility with a commitment to excellence, they will deliver strong schools and real results for students — without placing an additional burden on families.

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