Superintendent of Schools Jason Bing reported to the Board that the 19 transfers on the agenda were a cost-effective way to fill vacancies, placing people where they are needed most before hiring from outside the district.

“There is a want to accomplish something bigger than yourself. Before we won four (state titles) in a row, we went 12 years without winning. This team honors those who came before — who came up short — who got crushed — and who wanted to build something stronger. It’s about accomplishing something as an entire group and continuing the legacy.” — Coach Donovan Hugel

Antoni has been serving for the last four years as Director of Counseling and Assessment at Ewing Public Schools and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Temple University.

“I applaud you for continuing to lean into this,” Maplewood Township Committee person Dean Dafis told the Board of Ed, “especially right now in the climate that we’re in — cultural and legal attacks against the LGBTQ community, especially against our trans youth.”

At a special meeting on June 25, Maplewood Township presented a modified design of the all inclusive playground plans for Maplecrest Park.

Officials stressed that Parker Avenue was not being singled out but was the beginning of a network of dedicated bike lanes throughout the town — should the plan move forward.