From The South Orange Maplewood Board of Education:
The Board of Education will hold a public Board Retreat on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Meeting Room, located at 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.
Following the opening of the meeting and public comment session, the Board will transition to the retreat discussion in person and adjourn immediately thereafter. The retreat itself will not be livestreamed.
Discussion topics will include board governance practices, committee structure, and communication among Board members and between the Board and the Superintendent and District administration. No formal action will be taken.
Join By Computer / Smartphone
Choose one of two options:
- Watch on SOMSD’s Youtube Live Stream: Click Here
- Watch on SOMSD’s Webex Platform: Click Here For More Information
November 10, 2026 Board of Education Meeting
- Date: November 10, 2026 | Time: 6:30 PM
- Webex Link: Click Here to Join
- Event Number: 2538 818 3445
- Event Password: Orange20Maple
- Join by Phone: 650-479-3208 (US Toll)
How to Participate in Public Comment
If you would like to address the Board during the Hearings of Individuals and Delegations, please follow these three steps:
Step 1: Register to Speak
To be added to the speaker list, you must complete the signup form prior to the start of the session:
Step 2: Set Up Webex
Ensure your device is ready by installing the Webex app in advance:
Step 3: Connect and Comment
- Join the meeting using the WebEx meeting links above to enter the virtual room.
- Stay Ready: When it is your turn to speak, the moderator will unmute your microphone.
- Deliver Your Message: Speak clearly into your microphone or headset. Once your allotted time has concluded, your microphone will be muted to allow the next speaker to begin.
Note: For the best experience, we recommend joining via a stable Wi-Fi connection and using a headset to minimize background noise.
Nicole Schoening, Board Secretary
