Nubia DuVall Wilson

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.”

“I hope that the district reviews this in great detail,” said Board 2nd VP Nubia DuVall Wilson. “The importance of this policy with district personnel and the appropriate state-mandated steps that personnel must take if or when they believe a student has experienced abuse by a staff member. … It helps give the voiceless safety and support.”

BOE 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.

The award-winning historic documentary — produced by two Maplewood/South Orange women — tells the story of real-life African American pioneer, Clara Brown.

Nearly two dozen women who have served or currently serve in elected office representing…

“I see a board eager to collaborate, find common ground, and work together for the benefit of our students. As your president, I’ll actively cultivate this spirit of cooperation.” — BOE President Dr. Qawi Telesford

“I have spent significant time working on healing my PTSD. … I knew running for and being on the Board of Education was going to test my trauma recovery methods unlike any other endeavor.”

“As we continue to increase enrollment for Black and Latinx students we need to simultaneously ramp up our efforts to understand what they’re experiencing from a social emotional standpoint in those classes,” said BOE member Courtney Winkfield.

By race, white student enrollment has been stable, Black enrollment is declining, and Asian & Hispanic increasing.

SOMSD saw improved III survey responses rates after falling short on previous efforts.