Schools / Kids

Taber-Kewene’s “The Acrobat” to be exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

BOE members discussed “an atmosphere of fear” and the need for stability — as well as the opportunities inherent in hiring new personnel.

Board of Ed votes 6-1 to return Sanchez as Principal, with two members abstaining.

Meanwhile, a resolution to reinstate Frank Sanchez as Columbia High School Principal is on the June 27 Board of Education meeting agenda.

A grand jury dismissed a felony charge against Frank Sanchez earlier this month; however, he still faces a simple assault charge. It’s unclear if the charge impacts his reinstatement in the district.

NJ.com reports that Leonard Klepack has admitted in court filings “to engaging in sexual activity with the two 17-year-olds in the late ‘80s, when he was in his mid-40s and the age of consent was 16.” He also “argued the girls consented to the sex acts.”

From the CHS Track & Field Parents Association: Get summer started right and join…

Grads got rousing send-off from the community before heading to the American Dream Mall.

“We can be the ones to change the world, no matter our life paths,” said CHS Valedictorian Chloe Barter.

From Troop 5 Maplewood BSA: SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.: South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum and…