“I see a board eager to collaborate, find common ground, and work together for the benefit of our students. As your president, I’ll actively cultivate this spirit of cooperation.” — BOE President Dr. Qawi Telesford

The BOE has hired Hazard Young and Attea Associates (HYA) of Schaumburg, IL and rescinded its previous decision to hire NJSBA.

“Our Maplewood is not perfect, but it sure as hell is better than almost anywhere else. Go Maplewood!”

“I have spent significant time working on healing my PTSD. … I knew running for and being on the Board of Education was going to test my trauma recovery methods unlike any other endeavor.”

Commissioners said they supported JESPY’s mission but hoped for adaptive re-use, or “better” design. Their recommendation is non-binding.

UPDATE: A statement from BOE members Telesford and Vadlamani reads in part: “We express our full support for Acting Superintendent Gilbert’s recent decision to put Principal Sanchez on administrative leave. We understand the gravity of this situation and recognize that this decision may cause discomfort and raise questions for many students, parents and members of our community.”