SOMSD Board of Ed to Hold Public Retreat Feb. 12 to Focus on Ethics Training, Budget Development, and District Programming

From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education:

The Board of Education will hold a public Board Retreat on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Meeting Room, located at 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ. Following the opening of the meeting, the Board will immediately adjourn to continue the retreat in person. The retreat will focus on the Annual Ethics Training, budget development, and the role of the Board in approving and shaping district programming. No formal action will be taken.

Join By Computer / Smartphone

Choose one of two options:

• Watch on SOMSD’s YouTube Live Stream: Click Here (https://www.youtube.com/c/SouthOrangeMaplewoodSchoolDistrict)
• Watch on SOMSD’s Webex Platform: Click Here For More Information (https://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/board-of-education/board-meetings/)

Hearings of Individuals and Delegations / Public Speaks – Audio Comment

Community members can sign up to provide audio comments to the Board of Education.  Audio comments can be provided by connecting to the district’s Webex platform during a scheduled Board of Education meeting.

Step 1 – Install Webex on your device.

• Install Webex for Windows and Apple computers (Webex Meetings).
• Install Webex for Apple iOS devices.
• Install Webex for Android devices.

Step 2 – Submit a Request To Speak 

Submit a request to speak during the public comment section of BOE meeting by completing the following form:

• February 12, 2026 – Public Session Comment Signup For Webex (Click Here)

Step 3 – Connect To The BOE Meeting

Connect to the BOE Meeting using the information below:

Board of Education Meeting – Board Retreat

Date / Time: February 12, 2026

Webex Link: Click Here

Event Number: 2338 407 6812

Event Password: Orange20Maple

Telephone Number: 408-418-9388 United States Toll

Please check your audio connections are set correctly. Failure to do so will prevent you from being heard during the public speaks portion of the meeting. 

Step 4 – Provide your audio comment

During your turn to speak, your microphone will be unmuted. Please speak clearly into the microphone/headset. After your time for public speaks has passed, your microphone will be muted.

Imani Moody, Board Secretary