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.
Regina Eckert
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD Board of Ed Retreat Focuses on Improving the Budget Process
Superintendent Bing said this year the District will incorporate more best practices into the budget process, including utilizing a budget tracking system the District already pays for.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘Reimagined’ Director of Guidance Position to Include Mental Health Focus
Meanwhile, questions remain about a second invoice for scheduling services.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
War of Words Ensues Between Teachers’ Union and SOMSD As Negotiations Stall
Union members marched to the Board of Education meeting on Thursday to “voice their outrage.” Village Green will post more updates soon.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
With Ritzer Field Funding Removed From Bond, Board of Ed Expresses Disappointment & Ponders Next Steps
“We are going to need to come back and figure out what it is that we’re going to do to make sure that one way or another we are addressing the needs of our student athletes and developing a field surface of whatever composition that’s going to meet the needs of all of our students,” said BOE member Will Meyer.
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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
South Mountain Y Says All SOMSD Aftercare Sites Will Open, Takes Over ‘Beyond the Bell’
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Board of Ed Votes to Retain, Reassign Elementary & Middle School Spanish Teachers
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Approves $34.8M Construction Bid for Columbia High School; Work to Begin This Summer
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreWork to be done include renovating the former pool into a student commons area, library and science lab renovations and roof and HVAC fixes. Postponed for now: guidance suite and classroom alterations and updating the girls locker room.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTransportation
Proposed SOMSD Budget Includes 3.55% Tax Hike; BOE Probes Taylor for More Data & Transparency
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