BOE members discussed “an atmosphere of fear” and the need for stability — as well as the opportunities inherent in hiring new personnel.
Kaitlin Wittleder
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Wittleder: I Will Not Seek Reelection for South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education
The following letter is from Kaitlin Wittleder, former president of the South Orange-Maplewood Board…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood ‘User-Friendly’ School Budget Provides Few Insights
District officials have said that no further information on the 28 positions to be cut will be available until after the May 9 reorganization. Former BOE member Tony Mazzocchi says the district is either “hiding things … or you don’t have a clue.”
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
BOE, Community Members Demand Prioritized Repairs to Columbia High School’s ‘Crumbling’ Facilities
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreBOE President Dr. Qawi Telesford proposed a reassessment of the Long Range Facilities Plan to determine new priorities, particularly those that affect student safety, like the CHS elevator and stage.
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HistoryMaplewoodSouth Orange
A Ground-Breaking Women’s History Month Begins in Maplewood & South Orange
Nearly two dozen women who have served or currently serve in elected office representing…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Wittleder Nears End of Her Term as BOE President with ‘Heartfelt Thanks’
“Being Board President is not a one-person job, and it definitely doesn’t come with a playbook, so the support of the Executive Members and my other six Board colleagues this year has meant more to me than you know.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
After Impassioned and Emotional Public Debate, BOE Ends Liaison to MapSO Freedom School
More than 70 people spoke during public comments, with many urging the board to sever ties with the organization, but more expressing support for MFS.
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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
UPDATE: Columbia Again Ranks Among Top 50 High Schools in New Jersey
Noting disparate outcomes for white & Black students, Board of Ed members say more work is to be done; results also rely on data from 2019-21.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Schools Launch 24-Hr Online Tutoring Using Pandemic Funds
The South Orange-Maplewood School District is employing $140,000 in ESSER II funds — American…