“It’s important to clarify that the Board’s decision to put Dr. Taylor on Administrative leave was a thoughtful and considered one.”
Dr. Kevin Gilbert
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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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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.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Fergus Committee Meets for 1st Time, Equity Implementation Plan Presented
Board of Education members asked for more details, including timelines, budget numbers and measurable goals.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
How Did SOMSD Do on Safety & Security for 2022/23? The Answer Isn’t Clear
A safety and security town hall before the start of the 2023-24 school year is planned but has not yet been scheduled.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Data Dump: Information on Drills, Codes, Tardiness, Attendance for SOMSD 2022-23
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
2nd Integration Survey Gets Improved Family Response Rate, Points to Areas of ‘Concern’
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreSOMSD saw improved III survey responses rates after falling short on previous efforts.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
With Suspensions Up, South Orange-Maplewood Schools Plan More Aggressive Approach to Restorative Practices
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Student Interventions at CHS Will Focus on Absences and Begin With Freshmen, SOMSD Administrators Tell BOE
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreAsst. Supt. Ann Bodnar also said a Ninth Grade Academy would be created to focus on the transition to high school, particularly when a student has previously failed ELA or math classes in middle school. The academy would also offer a freshman seminar to students.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘A Lot of Work to Do’: SOMSD Black Middle Schoolers Still Lag White Peers in Advanced Math Enrollment
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