“In furtherance of our duty to make efficient financial decisions, we have explored and will be economizing the remaining in-house transportation routes,” SOMSD Business Administrator Eric Burnside said. The $1.2 million saved from this will be put towards “programs, staffing and salaries.”
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UPDATED: Mother Apologized to Teacher in Student Hijab Incident, Says Friend of Teacher; Mom Responds
Talya Rothenberg, a friend of Herman, has alleged that the mother of the student came to Herman’s house in late January, apologizing for the incident. She made the comments during public comments at the April 18 Board of Ed meeting.
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Board of Ed Members Ask for More Discussion, Want Their Questions Answered
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South Orange-Maplewood District Recommends Masks in Schools Week After Spring Break
From the South Orange Maplewood School District, April 8, 2022: The District’s Spring Break…
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COVID-19MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Surveys PreK Parents as Indoor PreK Mask Mandate Remains in Place
A district email stated that “Although our ‘indoor mask guidelines’ will remain in place, for future consideration, we believe it is important to add the voice of our PreK family community to this important discussion.”
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Therapy Animals Bring Comfort to Grieving Columbia High Students
On March 29, the students of Columbia High School suffered the loss of one…
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As Black & Latinx AP Enrollment Rises at CHS, Board Members Focus on Support Systems
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Indoor Mask Mandate Remains in Place for Preschoolers in South Orange-Maplewood District
While the South Orange-Maplewood School District moved to optional indoor masking for grades K-12 effective March 14, an indoor mask mandate remains in place for preschool students.
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Enrollment Is Rebounding in South Orange-Maplewood School District
An additional 277 students enrolled in the district between October 2021 and February 2022, bringing enrollment back to 2017-18 school year levels with the potential for further rebound.
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South Orange-Maplewood Hires New Asst. Superintendent of Access & Equity, Dr. Kevin Gilbert
The South Orange-Maplewood School District has hired Dr. Kevin Gilbert as its new Assistant…