Jones: Baker and Baker are Clear Choices for South Orange – Maplewood BOE
Editor’s Note: Jones ran on a ticket with Elizabeth Baker in 2014; both were elected. To the Editor: I am writing to formally announce what…
Thinking of Running for South-Orange Maplewood BOE? Deadline is July 31
The deadline to declare candidacy for the South Orange – Maplewood School District Board of Education is 4 p.m. on July 31. There are three…
Why They Run — South Orange-Maplewood Women Discuss Running for Office
“If nobody’s asked any woman in this room to run, I’m asking you now — run!” This statement, from Maplewood Democratic Committee Vice Chair Garnet…
Supt. Ramos: Don’t Let Racist Incidents Distract From Important Work Ahead
Supt. Dr. John Ramos once again addressed recent incidents of bias and racism that have become “a flashpoint” in the South Orange – Maplewood School…
Letter: McGehee is a True Voice for the People of Maplewood
To the Editor: I am writing to express my support for Frank McGehee for Maplewood Township Committee. Frank’s dedication and commitment to Maplewood in the…
After Epic June Meeting, Board of Ed Discusses How to Make Meetings Shorter
Board of Education meetings for the South Orange-Maplewood School District can run long — particularly as the school year grinds to an end. The…
Middle School English Language Arts ‘Transformed’ With Vote to Abolish Acceleration, Create Differentiated Classrooms
A resolution to transform 8th grade English Language Arts in the South Orange-Maplewood School District — abolishing an accelerated course that sent some high-performing 8th graders…
District Looking at Cutting 10 Classroom Teachers If 2% Cap Maintained
Editor’s note: the full presentation on the budget can now be found on the district website and is attached below as a PDF. The South Orange-Maplewood…
SOMA Board of Ed Votes to Move Forward on Strategic Planning Process
The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education voted 8-1 Tuesday night (with Johanna Wright dissenting) to accept the administration’s proposed strategic direction document and approve…
South Orange-Maplewood District Purchases ‘Let’s Talk’ for One Year
The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education voted last night to adopt the Let’s Talk communication software for the remainder of the school year, after…