Besides Wright, two other former BOE members and one former BOE candidate were among the seven people vying for the open seat.
South Orange-Maplewood School District
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
WATCH: South Orange Leader Challenges School District Transportation Estimates
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South Orange-Maplewood Faced with $4-5M School Budget Shortfall Due to ‘Unforeseen Increases’
The district is facing the “unexpected” shortfall due to rises in transportation, special education and more. However, by halting all discretionary spending and dipping into next year’s fund balance, the administration is “confident” it can cover the shortfall, said Supt. Dr. Ronald Taylor.
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Author Kelly Yang Virtually Visits South Orange-Maplewood 5th Graders
In February, author Kelly Yang joined the entire South Orange-Maplewood 5th grade for a…
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GovernmentHistoryMaplewoodSouth OrangeTowns
SOMA Honors Female Elected Leaders, Girl Scout Troop 20251 for Women’s History Month
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreThe proclamation followed the raising of a Women’s History Month flag outside Maplewood Town Hall, where the TC meeting was held in person for the first time in three years. It is the first time such a flag has been raised in Maplewood, said TC member Nancy Adams.
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The parent also alleges that the South Orange-Maplewood School District “argued, misrepresented, and lied, with a complete and utter disregard for the young lives at risk.”
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Good News! South Orange-Maplewood to Receive $1M Increase in State Aid for 2023-24 School Year
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As Integration Plan Expands into Year 3 in Fall ’23, Officials Discuss Distance to School & Marshall/Bolden Unpairing
Superintendent presents data and future plans for the ‘living innovation,’ as BOE members look at successes and potential adjustments.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTransportation
South Orange-Maplewood BOE to Vote on Revised Busing Policy April 27
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreThe BOE will have a first read of the revised policy on March 30, before it is voted on in its final form in April or May. At the April 27 public budget meeting, the BOE will vote to approve its final budget, which will include a line for any revisions to the transportation policy.
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Proposed Updates to South Orange-Maplewood School Security Policies Raise Concerns
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