in the Somerville district. The State Board of Education agreed with the Commissioner's decision and Branchburg's appeal to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division was rejected in a 1980 decision. Schools Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) are: Elementary schools Whiton Elementary School with 544 students in grades PreK-3 Dee Shober Stony Brook School with 287 students in grades 4–5 Kristen Kries, Principal Middle school Branchburg Central Middle School with 486 students in grades 6–8 Matthew Barbosa, Principal Administration Core members of the district's administration are: Dr. Karen Chase, Superintendent of Schools Debe Besold and Beverly Vlietstra, Interim Business Administrator / Board Secretary Board of education The district's board of education is comprised of nine members who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district. References External links Branchburg Township School District School Data for the Branchburg Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics Branchburg, New Jersey New Jersey District Factor Group I School districts in Somerset County, New Jersey