7 candidates are vying for 3 seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education in the Nov. 5 election. Here are their answers to our questions on the annual budget and process.
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Schools / Kids
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ElectionMaplewoodOpinionSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Bimal Kapadia — 2024 South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed Candidate Profile
Seven candidates have filed this year to run for three seats on the South Orange-Maplewood…
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Music Superstar SZA Buys CHS Students Lunch From Sabatino’s
It was an all-day love-in at Sabatino’s pizzeria on Valley Street in Maplewood on…
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ElectionMaplewoodOpinionSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Deirdre Brown—2024 South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed Candidate Profile
Seven candidates have filed this year to run for three seats on the South Orange-Maplewood…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSponsored
SOMSD Board of Ed to Present Special Education Audit Results October 15
The South Orange Maplewood Board of Education: The Board of Education will meet in…
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MaplewoodPolice and FireSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATE: Columbia High School Social Media Threat Deemed a ‘Misunderstanding’
by SOMSDby SOMSDSOMSD Supt. Bing: “Authorities have confirmed that the student does not threaten the school community. The post appears to have been taken out of context, but we are grateful for the proactive actions of the student who raised the concern.”
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Updates include additional classrooms in elementary schools, a new Student Commons and expanded guidance suite and library at CHS, HVAC and security improvements. Supt. Bing: “It’s probably the best job I’ve seen in how the new blends in with the old.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘Fed up’ and Demanding Fair Pay, SOMSD Teachers March to Board Meeting, Speak Out
Superintendent Jason Bing tells teachers’ union: “You guys have a good group on your side. We have a good group on our side. Let’s get back to the table and work it out.”
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Student Reps Voice Support for Teachers, Concern About Scheduling & IDs
“Teachers salaries need to be made a priority for our district.” — BOE Student Rep. Oliver Nesin
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
War of Words Ensues Between Teachers’ Union and SOMSD As Negotiations Stall
Union members marched to the Board of Education meeting on Thursday to “voice their outrage.” Village Green will post more updates soon.
