The Mayor of Maplewood and the South Orange Village President are asking that the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education present town leaders with information related to restoring “courtesy busing” routes, and expressed an interest to “collaborate closely on this issue” to potentially raise the funds through tax levies to cover the costs.
Schools / Kids
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Police and FireSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange Police Department Seeks School Crossing Guards
From Lt. Adrian Acevedo: SOPD currently has open school crossing guard positions and guess…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood BOE Says ‘Not Enough Time or Resources’ to Restore Courtesy Busing for 2022-23
“After reviewing the analysis and discussing the options with the administration and our attorneys, it is clear that the district cannot provide additional transportation at this time,” South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed President Thair Joshua has announced.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Investigation Revealed as Motion to Remove South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed 2nd Vice President Fails
During a 40-minute, often heated discussion at a special meeting on August 1, counsel for the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education revealed that an active investigation is underway related to the actions of one Board member, even as a motion to remove another Board member as Second Vice President of the BOE failed.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
New Athletics Supervisor Rich Porfido Wants to Expand on Columbia High’s Storied Sports History
The South Orange-Maplewood School District and Columbia High School have a new Supervisor of…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Black Parents Workshop Will Not Seek Further Legal Action Against South Orange-Maplewood District — For Now
Want to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia High School Scholarship Fund Awards 129 Grants to Graduates
The Columbia High School Scholarship Fund has awarded $248,710 in grants to 129 graduates…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia High Guidance Director Falynn Balassone to Take Position in Westfield as K-12 Director of Counseling
Two and a half years after assuming the role of Columbia High School Guidance…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSponsored
Rocket Improv Offers D&D Summer Sessions With Dungeon Master Scott Barton
From Rocket Improv: Like the decisions in Dungeon and Dragons campaigns, you can choose…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATE: In Reversal, South Orange-Maplewood District Says It Will Meet Retroactive Pay Deadline
Updated July 28, 2022: SOMEA President Rocio Lopez reports that the South Orange-Maplewood School District has now reversed course and says it will meet an agreed-upon deadline to award retroactive pay to SOMEA members.