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“No high schooler should have to deal with this…at the end of the day it’s supposed to be a game,” said the coach.

“We appreciate the NJSIAA’s responsiveness…and we are prepared to cooperate fully with the N.J. Division of Civil Rights. We look forward to the outcome of this investigation and hope this moves everyone toward valuing the intent and purpose of the rule changes governing high school sports competition and New Jersey’s CROWN Act,” said Acting Supt. Gilbert.

During the first quarter of the game, a referee disqualified the player because of beads she was wearing in her hair.

The following remarks were made by Dr. Qawi Telesford upon his election as President…

“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

UPDATE: A statement from BOE members Telesford and Vadlamani reads in part: “We express our full support for Acting Superintendent Gilbert’s recent decision to put Principal Sanchez on administrative leave. We understand the gravity of this situation and recognize that this decision may cause discomfort and raise questions for many students, parents and members of our community.”

The board also unanimously passed Policy 5120, allowing for administration to create a socioeconomic neutral transfer portal for the Intentional Integration Initiative (III).

“Being Board President is not a one-person job, and it definitely doesn’t come with a playbook, so the support of the Executive Members and my other six Board colleagues this year has meant more to me than you know.”

All elementary students throughout the District participate in live online sessions.

5th-grader Henry Weinstein’s “One Left Standing” to be displayed until January