Elizabeth Baker

UPDATED: Ethics Commission Rules Lawson-Muhammad Violated Code at Traffic Stop, Recommends 6-Month Suspension from Board of Ed

The New Jersey State Department of Education School Ethics Commission has ruled that South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education member Stephanie Lawson-Muhammad violated State ethics code…

Ficarra: Despite $3.9M Budget Gap, No Staff Reductions Proposed for 2019/20

The preliminary South Orange-Maplewood School District budget for 2019/2020 shows a $3.9 million shortfall, but interim Superintendent Thomas Ficarra said on Monday that no reductions…

PHOTOS: Maini Becomes South Orange-Maplewood BOE Prez, Cuttle & Farfan Sworn In

The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education welcomed two new members — Javier Farfan and Shannon Cuttle — and appointed a new President at its Annual…

South Orange-Maplewood BOE Goodbyes: Pai & Sabin Exit, Baker Not Seeking Board Presidency for 2019

The last South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education meeting of the year is often a time for goodbyes. This year, the Board said goodbye to members…

South Orange-Maplewood Board of School Estimate to Hold Informal Workshop on $140M School District Plan Dec 6

The South Orange-Maplewood Board of School Estimate will begin the process of considering a tax levy to pay for a proposed $140 million Long Range…

Ritzer & Underhill Sports Field Improvements Are Probable Additions to South Orange-Maplewood School Facilities Plan

Signs are positive that improvements may be coming to Ritzer Field at Columbia High School and Underhill Field in Maplewood. The fields are major components…

Audit Finds Lack of Consistency in Credit Recovery/Absence Policy Administration at Columbia High School

Inconsistencies in the administration of absence and credit recovery policies at Columbia High School are leading the South Orange-Maplewood School District to give students amnesty…

South Orange-Maplewood BOE Approves Long Range Facilities Plan by 8-0 Vote

The South Orange-Maplewood BOE voted 8-0 to approve the Long Range Facilities Plan that outlines nearly $140 million in improvements and construction projects for the…

Baker: Maini and Farfan Share a Vision to Move Our District Forward

To the Editor: I write to endorse enthusiastically Annemarie Maini and Javier Farfan for the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education. Annemarie and Javier are…

South Orange-Maplewood District Details Impact of $1.4M Preschool Expansion Grant

A $1.422 Million grant obtained by the South Orange-Maplewood School District to expand preschool could ultimately lead to universal pre-K — bringing free preschool education…