“I have spent significant time working on healing my PTSD. … I knew running for and being on the Board of Education was going to test my trauma recovery methods unlike any other endeavor.”
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South Orange – Maplewood Board of Education
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD to Implement More Robust Gifted & Talented Program this Winter
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore1st, 3rd and 5th graders to be screened for what Director of Curriculum calls “the beginning of an exciting journey for our gifted and talented services, with the goal of nurturing the full spectrum of student potential.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Leader of Teachers Union Says Acting Supt. Dr. Kevin Gilbert Is ‘Breath of Fresh Air’
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Winkfield: ‘No Single Perspective, Leader or Faction Can Alone Address’ School District’s Needs
South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education member Courtney Winkfield reflects on her term on the BOE.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
After Impassioned and Emotional Public Debate, BOE Ends Liaison to MapSO Freedom School
More than 70 people spoke during public comments, with many urging the board to sever ties with the organization, but more expressing support for MFS.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSportsTowns
Parents, Students Implore Board to Reconsider CHS Schedule Change: It is ‘Interfering With Learning,’
“I felt like I was being set up to fail,” said a CHS junior who is both an athlete and has accommodations for tests.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Fergus Implementation Committee Meets for 2nd Time Nov. 27
The Board of School Estimate will then meet on Nov. 28 to discuss the District’s Long Range Facilities Plan.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Focuses on ‘Fostering Connections,’ ‘Cohesion,’ in Hiring New Superintendent
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreBOE Prez said the board would “collectively” identify the professional background and skills desired in a new superintendent, and agreed to solicit community opinion as well during public meetings.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
As District Kicks Off Superintendent Search, BOE Hears How to Make Process a Success
The NJ School Board Assn. rep cautioned that the BOE should not settle by allowing timeline to drive the process. “If you’re not all certain this is the best person, start over.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Here’s What Has Been Shared About Supt. Taylor’s Performance Reviews
Taylor said he had “never received a reprimand of any kind” and that his most recent performance review showed he had received “satisfactory” ratings. BOE 2nd VP Wilson said the board took action after a “triggering event” that couldn’t be disclosed.
