With the BOE set to vote on April 25, a district spokesperson has stated that cuts — including a potential loss of 30-40 staffers — are still under discussion with the goal of applying cuts equitably across all departments.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Dr. Gilbert Goes to Trenton: SOMSD Acting Supt. Asks State for Additional $4.2M to Close Deficit
“…at this point, we are well beyond trimming fat from our budget. We are cutting into bone,” said Gilbert.
Meanwhile, at Monday’s BOSE meeting, Business Admin. Eric Burnside defended himself and his office against accusations of mismanaging funds. -
MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
With a $9.5M Deficit Whittled Down to $2.7M, Board of Ed Faced With Cutting 30-40 Jobs for Fall
As district faces unexpected deficit, Board members implore Business Administrator to rethink budgeting process. “None of us feel good about this,” one BOE member said.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Board of Ed Accepts $21M Bid for Maplewood Middle School Projects; District $16M Short for SOMS Work
The BOE was told in August more than $16 million would be needed (before the 10% contingency) for SOMS “without an explanation as to why there was an increase.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTransportation
Proposed SOMSD Budget Includes 3.55% Tax Hike; BOE Probes Taylor for More Data & Transparency
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Faced with $4-5M School Budget Shortfall Due to ‘Unforeseen Increases’
The district is facing the “unexpected” shortfall due to rises in transportation, special education and more. However, by halting all discretionary spending and dipping into next year’s fund balance, the administration is “confident” it can cover the shortfall, said Supt. Dr. Ronald Taylor.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Taps Capital Reserve for School Auditorium Fixes, as Biz Admin Provides Construction Updates
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATE: In Reversal, South Orange-Maplewood District Says It Will Meet Retroactive Pay Deadline
Updated July 28, 2022: SOMEA President Rocio Lopez reports that the South Orange-Maplewood School District has now reversed course and says it will meet an agreed-upon deadline to award retroactive pay to SOMEA members.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Will ‘Roll the Dice on Safety’ With School Bus Outsourcing, Say Parents & Staff
“Consistency is critical to children with disabilities,” said one parent. “Please do not subject these students to additional challenges and risks by replacing more trusted adults with strangers.”
