From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education:
The Board of Education will meet in a Closed Session on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm in person at 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ and using the online video conference platform. Action will not be taken. The community can view the meeting by following the steps which will be listed on the agenda.
Choose one of three options to view the meeting:
- Channel 35 in Maplewood
- Channel 19 in South Orange
- Verizon FiOS Channel 22 in both Maplewood and South Orange
Join By Computer/Smartphone
- Watch on SOMSD’s YouTube Live Stream: Click Here (https://www.youtube.com/c/SouthOrangeMaplewoodSchoolDistrict)
- Watch on SOMSD’s Webex Platform: Click Here For More Information (https://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/board-of-education/board-meetings/)
Hearings of Individuals and Delegations / Public Speaks – Audio Comment
Community members can sign up to provide audio comments to the Board of Education. Audio comments can be provided by connecting to the district’s Webex platform during a scheduled Board of Education meeting.
Step 1 – Install Webex on your device.
- Install Webex for Windows and Apple computers (Webex Meetings).
- Install Webex for Apple iOS devices.
- Install Webex for Android devices.
Step 2 – Submit a Request To Speak
Submit a request to speak during the public comment section of BOE meeting by completing the following form:
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN4YTR3PDqyN43ewWn1VIYxBowfKXaqU6lW0B0wwiHn6KsMg/viewform)
Step 3 – Connect to the BOE Meeting using the information below:
Event: Board of Education Meeting – Special Executive Session
Date / Time: April 30, 2024 – 6:00 PM
Webex Link: Click Here
Event Number: 2337 489 7300
Event Password: Orange20Maple (67264320 from phones)
Telephone Number: 408-418-9388
Please check your audio connections are set correctly. Failure to do so will prevent you from being heard during the public speaks portion of the meeting.
Step 4 – Provide your audio comment
During your turn to speak, your microphone will be unmuted. Please speak clearly into the microphone/headset. After your time for public speaks has passed, your microphone will be muted.
Eric Burnside, Board Secretary
