South Orange – Maplewood Board of Education

While the U.S. Presidential contest was not called until early morning on Wednesday, local…

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

“You’ve got the bones,” said consultant Patrick Keenoy. “Now it’s just a matter of putting those pieces around it.”

“Teachers salaries need to be made a priority for our district.” — BOE Student Rep. Oliver Nesin

From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education: The Board of Education will hold…

Black Parents Workshop and Supt. Jason Bing will meet with Justice John E. Wallace on August 13. Meanwhile, BOE 2nd VP Nubia Wilson expressed disappointment with the lack of specifics and action plans in a July presentation.

“Part of that will be how do we monitor progress in the school district? Because I think that’s one of the major areas that where I think our board can see improvement.” — BOE President Dr. Qawi Telesford

“There’s been one challenge after another in this particular district, and I did not get everything right,” Gilbert said on June 27. “But I hope what you all found from me is a leader who could steady the ship to keep the ship sailing until it’s time to go on that next journey.”

Board of Ed votes 6-1 to return Sanchez as Principal, with two members abstaining.

Dir. of Access & Equity said the district was rethinking curriculum, including new resources so diverse families “can see themselves in the curriculum.”