“I wanted to make clear, the Arts Department was the one department that wasn’t affected,” said Sanchez. “There wasn’t a single cut. We’re happy to say that unless there’s some severe cuts from the state aid, we foresee our program of studies to offer a wide variety of classes without losing any full-time teachers.”
Jason Bing
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Supt. Bing Affirms Students’ Right to Public Education ‘Regardless of Immigration Status’
“New Jersey law and federal regulations clearly affirm that all children, regardless of immigration status are entitled to a free public education,” wrote Supt. Jason Bing in a letter to families pledging to prioritize student safety and family confidentiality.
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Mr. Bing Goes to Trenton— South Orange-Maplewood Superintendent Seeks Funding Relief for Schools
“To amplify these efforts, we encourage you to contact our local representatives and express your support for reforms that will benefit our schools and all communities statewide,” wrote Bing to district families.
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District ‘Making Progress’ With Columbia High School Stage Rigging Repairs
“if there are no delays, we hope to be able to use [the CHS stage] in May and June for programs,” says CHS Principal Frank Sanchez.
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South Orange-Maplewood District Responds to PowerSchool Cybersecurity Breach
South Orange-Maplewood Superintendent of Schools Jason Bing sent an email to district families today…
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New Website Coming for South Orange-Maplewood School District in 2025
Meanwhile, the Supt. of Schools will be hosting the second of four Community Conversations on December 12 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the DeHart Community Center in Maplewood.
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Apply by Dec. 20 to Join South Orange-Maplewood School Budget Advisory Committee
The move to form the committee comes after a difficult and contentious 2024-25 school budget cycle.
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South Orange-Maplewood School District Sees Dip in 2 ‘QSAC’ Ratings, Seeks Appeal in 1 Area
Meanwhile, the State Board of Education approved changes earlier this year to how school quality is measured, placing a greater focus on student growth. Changes will go into effect in 2025.
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Bing Says Second Scheduling Invoice Exists, Falls in Separate Fiscal Year
The second invoice for $41,500 (for a total of $83K to the consultant) is in dispute, said Bing. Nonetheless, he assured community members of a better Standard Operating Procedure moving forward.
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Board of Ed Applauds Acting Supt. Dr. Kevin Gilbert as He Steps Out of the Spotlight
“There’s been one challenge after another in this particular district, and I did not get everything right,” Gilbert said on June 27. “But I hope what you all found from me is a leader who could steady the ship to keep the ship sailing until it’s time to go on that next journey.”