SOMSD Board of Ed to Hold Meeting Feb. 19 to Discuss Board of School Estimate Role and Purpose

From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education:

Notice is hereby given to the general public that a public meeting will be held at 525 Academy Street and virtually at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.  The meeting will include a presentation and discussion regarding the role and purpose of the Board of School Estimate.  Action may be taken.

Agenda, to the extent known:

1. Role and purpose of the Board of School Estimate
2. Discussion of SOMSD Finances
3. Contemplated Proposals to the BOSE

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: 

• February 19, 2026 – Public Session Comment Signup For Webex (Click Here)

 Step 3 – Connect To The Board of Estimate Meeting

Connect to the Board of Estimate Meeting using the information below:

Board of School Estimate Meeting – Public Session

Date / Time: February 19, 2026

Webex Link: Click Here

Event Number: 2345 119 0286

Event Password: Orange20Maple

Telephone Number: 408-418-9388 United States Toll

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.

Imani Moody, Board Secretary