“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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MaplewoodOpinionSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘You Must Do Better’: An Open Letter from 73 CHS Students to the BOE and Administration
“We understand that some of these items are not specifically your fault, but we ask you to recognize that they stem from problems you have created or refuse to fix,” says Class of ’24 Salutatorian Ben Gevirtz.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Susie Budine, SOMSD’s 7th Special Services Leader in a Decade, Resigns
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreBudine is leaving after two-and-a-half years for a position in Madison — with a $15,000 pay cut
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
CHS Psychology Teacher Holds Inaugural Tri-State High School Psychology Workshop
by SOMSDby SOMSDDozens of teachers gather to learn from Seton Hall University professors
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Registration Extended ’til May 30: SOMA Celebrates 2024 Lavender Graduation, June 13 at Maplewood Middle School
Annual ceremony is held in schools and communities across the country to honor and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, asexual, intersex, and allied students, and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions in school and community. The community is welcome to attend
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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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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia High School Student Artists Featured in SOPAC’s ‘INSPIRED MINDS’ Exhibit
by SOMSDby SOMSDWorks created by 18 students to be displayed; exhibit to open May 16.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘You Should Be Embarrassed’: Students, Parents Lambast Cuts to Arts, Guidance & STEM Programming
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“I see your uncomfortable faces, and you should be uncomfortable, because this is embarrassing,” said CHS student Izzy Sandoval to BOE members.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD Special Services Department Launches First-Ever Caregiver Series
by SOMSDby SOMSDSix workshops on a variety of parenting topics to be held; first session begins tonight May 6
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD District Goals Update: Integration, Facilities, Special Ed, Freshman Academy
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreActing Supt. Gilbert provided the BOE with an update on SOMSD’s five district goals for 2024-25.