Board of Ed votes 6-1 to return Sanchez as Principal, with two members abstaining.
South Orange – Maplewood Board of Education
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Report Says Integration Plan ‘is Working’, Survey Shows Need for More Inclusivity for BIPOC Students
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreDir. of Access & Equity said the district was rethinking curriculum, including new resources so diverse families “can see themselves in the curriculum.”
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SOMSD Board of Ed to Announce Newly Appointed Superintendent at June 4 Meeting
From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education, originally published on May 30: The…
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‘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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‘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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South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed Votes Against Renewing Business Administrator
BA Eric Burnside came under fire with the district facing a multi-million dollar budget deficit and cuts to courses, programs and 28 positions.
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South Orange-Maplewood Braces for Bruising School District Reorg Meeting
A list of 28 positions to be cut was posted to the school district website late Wednesday.
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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.
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CHS Student Reps Praise Interim Principal Pedro’s ‘Enthusiasm’, ‘Hands-On Leadership’
Student rep Asa Glassman said when asked what could be improved at CHS, Pedro noted “the importance of a culture of excellence that Columbia seems to be lacking” and that little things like holes in the walls, dilapidated ceilings and messy posters around the school “contribute to the slow erosion of a climate of success at a school like ours.”
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‘Tonight Is Not Easy’ — South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed Passes Budget, 28 Positions to Be Cut
18 positions will be cut through attrition; 10 employees will be fired. The budget also entails a 35% reduction for materials and textbooks, applied evenly across departments.