On Feb. 29, District officials said the Ritzer Field project could not be severed from the bond resolution; but now the “ask” is broken out into four project numbers.
South Orange – Maplewood Board of Education
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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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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
Gilbert Plans Safety & Security Improvements, Says ‘I Am Not Just Giving You Lip Service’
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreAfter confusion and fear surrounding Code Yellows at CHS, Acting Supt. vows stricter enforcement of student IDs, limited entrances, door alarms and technology upgrades.
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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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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
‘The Ship is Rolling’ as South Orange-Maplewood Seeks Next Superintendent
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreDespite joking that the community is seeking a superhero, the search firm assured the small audience at Monday’s forum they are committed to finding the best person for the job.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSponsored
SOMSD Board of School Estimate to meet Wednesday, Feb. 28 to Discuss Long Range Facilities Plan
From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education: Notice is hereby given to the…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSponsored
SOMSD Board of Ed. Announces Fergus Implementation Committee Meeting on Feb. 6 and Board Retreat on Feb. 22
From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education: The Board of Education will hold…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
South Orange-Maplewood 2024-25 School Calendar Includes Shorter ‘Jersey Week’
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreIn addition to a shortened vacation week in November, school will start a day earlier and the December and February breaks are a bit longer.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSponsored
Board of School Estimate to Hold Meeting to Discuss Long Range Facilities Plan on February 13
From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education: Notice is hereby given to the…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Seeks Additional $29 Million to Complete SOMS & CHS Construction Projects
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreStudents, parents and community members spoke passionately for and against the turfing of Ritzer Field. The Board of School Estimate will vote on the entire proposal on February 13.