SOMSD

The Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution to allow the District to join the litigation to hold accountable companies like Meta, TikTok and YouTube for a mental health crisis among young people and the costs associated with it.

The move to form the committee comes after a difficult and contentious 2024-25 school budget cycle.

Citing timing and budget concerns, BOE member Regina Eckert reported that the district would delay posting the job until the next budget year is discussed.

The Board of Education reaffirmed the District’s “unwavering commitment to inclusivity and respect” and announced that an all-gender bathroom at Maplewood Middle is nearing completion.

The 1st reading of the updated Emergency & Crisis Situations Policy provides more language to ensure needs of students with accommodations are met; allows students to talk with staff afterward if needed; and ensures parents have enough info by the end of the drill day to have meaningful conversations with their students.

Despite disparities in achievement in math and science, officials are pleased with the trends in the NJSLA scores and have implemented NJ Tiered Support Services, which builds upon Intervention & Referral Services to help close the achievement gap.

12 Angry Men is set to appear at the CHS Black Box theater on November 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 pm and on November 24th at 6 pm.

SOMSD Supt. Bing: “Unfortunately, our students and staff continue to experience negative interactions with individuals who refuse to leave the field upon request when schools utilize it. These instances have occurred during and after the school day, forcing staff and Underhill security to call local police.”

District says the Week of Respect, observed every October, is an example of how it instills empathy, kindness, and inclusivity in its students.

Superintendent Jason Bing says he’ll report back to the Board monthly on the District’s progress in meeting its goals.