Asst. Supt. of Special Services said the department has already fully complied in five of the nine areas that previous audits had revealed as lacking. Most of the changes were to department processes and procedures, and centered on a lack of paperwork. “We are already more than halfway there.”
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BOE President Dr. Qawi Telesford
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘Fed up’ and Demanding Fair Pay, SOMSD Teachers March to Board Meeting, Speak Out
Superintendent Jason Bing tells teachers’ union: “You guys have a good group on your side. We have a good group on our side. Let’s get back to the table and work it out.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
War of Words Ensues Between Teachers’ Union and SOMSD As Negotiations Stall
Union members marched to the Board of Education meeting on Thursday to “voice their outrage.” Village Green will post more updates soon.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
BOE President Plans More Training, More ‘Proactive’ Approach to Board Governance
“Part of that will be how do we monitor progress in the school district? Because I think that’s one of the major areas that where I think our board can see improvement.” — BOE President Dr. Qawi Telesford
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MaplewoodPoliticsSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Commission Finds Malespina Did Not Violate Ethics in Complaint Filed by Maini
Another ethics complaint against Malespina is still pending; as is a complaint filed by Malespina and fellow former BOE Johanna Wright against other former BOE members.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia High School Senior Recognized as ‘Unsung Hero’ by Essex Cty School Boards Association
by SOMSDby SOMSD“By all accounts, Michael Biggs is a young man who always sees the positive in every person and every situation,” said Acting Supt. Dr. Kevin F. Gilbert. “Too often, people who make a difference in our lives are taken for granted. I’m so glad to see Michael receive this honor.”
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BOE, Community Members Demand Prioritized Repairs to Columbia High School’s ‘Crumbling’ Facilities
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreBOE President Dr. Qawi Telesford proposed a reassessment of the Long Range Facilities Plan to determine new priorities, particularly those that affect student safety, like the CHS elevator and stage.
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The Board of Education approved an increase to $175/day for short-term & $200/day for long-term substitutes. The new rate went into effect March 1.
