“We have the challenges defined,” said Board Member Elizabeth Callahan. “Now, it’s about driving solutions and actually doing the work.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘Atrocious’, ‘Unconscionable’: Teachers and Parents Rebuke Acting Supt. for Transfer Process
“The unfortunate reality…is that some very good, inspiring, outstanding educators have got caught in the crosshairs, and for that I’m truly sorry,” said Gilbert. Noting the many “tough” decisions that had to be made, the BOE passed the resolution by an 8-1 vote.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education Hears Calls for Forensic Audit
BOE member Bill Gifford said such an audit would provide “valuable insights into the financial health of our district” and “set up our future Business Administrator for success.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Dr. Gilbert Goes to Trenton: SOMSD Acting Supt. Asks State for Additional $4.2M to Close Deficit
“…at this point, we are well beyond trimming fat from our budget. We are cutting into bone,” said Gilbert.
Meanwhile, at Monday’s BOSE meeting, Business Admin. Eric Burnside defended himself and his office against accusations of mismanaging funds. -
MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
With a $9.5M Deficit Whittled Down to $2.7M, Board of Ed Faced With Cutting 30-40 Jobs for Fall
As district faces unexpected deficit, Board members implore Business Administrator to rethink budgeting process. “None of us feel good about this,” one BOE member said.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood District Gets $1M Additional State Aid for 24/25 School Year
State aid for SOMSD will top $10M for 2024/25, as Gov. Murphy increases aid to many districts in NJ.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATED: South Orange-Maplewood BOE Passes Budget with 3.2% Tax Hike; Three Members Vote ‘No’
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Revised 2019-20 South Orange-Maplewood School Budget Reduces Shortfall to $3 Million
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Ficarra: Despite $3.9M Budget Gap, No Staff Reductions Proposed for 2019/20
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange – Maplewood Adopts $130M Budget; Teachers Question District Priorities
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