From The South Orange Maplewood Board of Education:
The Board of Education hereby gives notice that the Preliminary Budget Hearing, originally scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., has been rescheduled. The hearing will now be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, New Jersey. The purpose of the meeting is to review the proposed preliminary budget. Action will be taken.
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Board of Education Meeting
Date: March 17, 2026 | Time: 6:30 PM
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Frank Ceurvels, Acting Board Secretary
