On Tuesday afternoon, March 12, South Orange-Maplewood Acting Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kevin Gilbert…
Dr. Kevin Gilbert
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Gilbert ‘Acknowledges Deep Concerns’ Regarding Retracted Ramadan Info
“As a district, we have spent countless hours working with groups and individuals to help us bring the type of nurturing environment that our community has demanded. I am keenly aware that this incident has damaged those efforts.”
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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.
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MaplewoodPolice and FireSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Following 2 CHS Code Yellows on Friday, Supt. Promises Review of Safety & Security Procedures
Meanwhile, Maplewood police report: “Officers were able to locate students from another area high school a few blocks away. The students’ parents and schools were contacted and the juveniles were ultimately turned over to family members.”
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MaplewoodSchools / Kids
PHOTOS: Maplewood Middle School Holds 24th Annual Michele Turner MLK Silent Peace March
“The silence of 800 middle schoolers marching through Maplewood Village makes a very ‘loud’ statement about Dr. King’s dream of unity and equality.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Leader of Teachers Union Says Acting Supt. Dr. Kevin Gilbert Is ‘Breath of Fresh Air’
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Seth Boyden Elementary Students Hold First Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day
Fifth-Grade Safety Patrol Leads Effort To Remember Historic Walk By A Civil Rights Icon
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Board of Education Issues Statement on Superintendent’s Administrative Leave
“It’s important to clarify that the Board’s decision to put Dr. Taylor on Administrative leave was a thoughtful and considered one.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Dr. Kevin Gilbert Is New Acting Superintendent of South Orange-Maplewood Schools
Gilbert has been with the district since May 2022 as its Assistant Supt. of Access & Equity.
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ElectionMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Sackett-Gable, Callahan & Meyer Indicate They Will Not Rescind Taylor’s Removal
“After the many grievances aired during last night’s meeting, … it’s clear that the relationship between the superintendent and some members of the board has now become irrevocably broken. Our district will need new leadership next year.”