“…at this point, we are well beyond trimming fat from our budget. We are cutting into bone,” said Gilbert.
Meanwhile, at Monday’s BOSE meeting, Business Admin. Eric Burnside defended himself and his office against accusations of mismanaging funds.
South Orange-Maplewood School District
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
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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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MaplewoodPolice and FireSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATE: Columbia High School Principal Released After Being Charged with Felony
As Frank Sanchez appeared in court on Tuesday, many community members flooded the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office with phone calls supporting him.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Gilbert ‘Acknowledges Deep Concerns’ Regarding Retracted Ramadan Info
“As a district, we have spent countless hours working with groups and individuals to help us bring the type of nurturing environment that our community has demanded. I am keenly aware that this incident has damaged those efforts.”
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The Board of Education approved an increase to $175/day for short-term & $200/day for long-term substitutes. The new rate went into effect March 1.
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Arts & CultureGovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATE: Superintendent to Meet With CHS Production Pro Parents to Talk About Stage Repairs
“It’s going to take some innovative thinking and courage on the district’s end,” said CHS parent and event production company operator Matt Glass.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
Maplewood’s Laurel Sackett Medals In U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships
Columbia High School junior brings home Bronze and Pewter medals from national competition.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
What Is South Orange-Maplewood Seeking in a New Superintendent? Find Out
Search firm rep said that while managing SOMSD will not be an easy job — “It’s not Scarsdale” — a candidate with “fire in the belly” and the right skill set will see great rewards.
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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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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Board of School Estimate Meeting Canceled; Will Be Rescheduled, District Says
The Board of School Estimate (BOSE) meeting that was to be held on Wednesday,…