“There’s been a lot going on and we’re getting to the deadline, and I think we’re just going to make it by the skin of our teeth,” said Supt. Bing. Improvements – and some continued work – at CHS, Marshall, Montrose and MMS will greet students upon their return.
South Orange-Maplewood School District
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Plans to Pilot Yondr Cellphone Storage in Schools
The technology often used at concerts will be coming to a SOMA school or two near you this year.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Transparency, Communication & Baseball Card Infographics: Board of Ed Seeks Tools to Achieve Goals at Retreat
“We have the challenges defined,” said Board Member Elizabeth Callahan. “Now, it’s about driving solutions and actually doing the work.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Bing ‘Looks Forward’ to Working With Equity Settlement Monitor, Implementing Fergus Recommendations
Supt. of Schools Jason Bing met with the settlement monitor on August 13; in an interview last month, Bing noted that he had reviewed the recommendations and had worked with Dr. Edward Fergus previously.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Schools Hire Communications Director Eshaya Draper
In addition to his communications experience in multiple NJ school districts, Draper is currently Vice President, New Jersey School Public Relations Association · NSPRA 35 Under 35.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
New South Orange-Maplewood Supt. Jason Bing: Building Relational Trust, Hiring on Character
The wide-ranging interview covered topics such as the Fergus recommendations, the code of conduct, Board of Education functionality, communications, data, equity, hiring and retention, and more.
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
CHS Special Dance Company ‘Overcomes the Struggle’ to Shine in Annual Performance
“Though the school year was riveted with challenges for the program, all landed solidly on point and delivered a spectacular dance concert! The success of it all speaks volumes about the importance of teamwork; students, teachers, administrators, parents and community!” — SOMSD Supervisor of Fine Arts James Manno
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood District Wins 3 National School PR Assn Awards
Writing, Newsletters, and In-House Video Production win SOMSD Communications recognition.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
REPORT: Girls Track Students Say CHS Coach Sexually Abused Them in 1980s
NJ.com reports that Leonard Klepack has admitted in court filings “to engaging in sexual activity with the two 17-year-olds in the late ‘80s, when he was in his mid-40s and the age of consent was 16.” He also “argued the girls consented to the sex acts.”
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeUncategorized
PHOTOS: Columbia High School 2024 Prom Was a Night to Remember
by Joy Yagidby Joy YagidColumbia High School’s 2024 Prom was a night to remember! The evening kicked off…