“I hope that the district reviews this in great detail,” said Board 2nd VP Nubia DuVall Wilson. “The importance of this policy with district personnel and the appropriate state-mandated steps that personnel must take if or when they believe a student has experienced abuse by a staff member. … It helps give the voiceless safety and support.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Acting Supt. Announces Restorative Justice Nights
Three night sessions are part of a developing strategy to develop a restorative justice culture in the District.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
2 Cougar Soccer Teams Win Tournaments, Others Make Strong Showings
Cougar Soccer Club had a strong start to the spring season with two teams winning pre-season tournaments and several other teams performing well in their tournaments. U11 Premier Win Saddle …
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CommunityMaplewoodSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood 47th Annual Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance April 14
Dr. Tamara Freeman will deliver a tribute to Holocaust music, accompanied by various local choirs performing musical selections. Cantor Perry Fine of Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston will be awarded the prestigious Sister Rose Thering Holocaust Education Awars.
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DevelopmentHistorySouth Orange
South Orange Zoning Official Questions Elevation of Proposed 4-Story JESPY Center
“Do you think, on the site where the whole site is being excavated and we’re taking off 300 trucks worth of soil … that it’s an appropriate calculation to use the existing grade on this proposed site for the height?” — South Orange Zoning Official Greer Patras
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CommunityHealth & WellnessMaplewoodSouth OrangeTowns
Rare Solar Eclipse is Coming April 8 — Are You (and Your Kids) Prepared to View It Safely?
by Donny Levitby Donny LevitExperts say that it’s imperative that solar eye protection is worn while looking at the sun. Several SOMSD elementary schools will be dismissing students at peak eclipse time, so abundant caution is necessary.

