South Orange-Maplewood School District

From the South Orange-Maplewood School District, April 9, 2024: MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – The moon…

Three night sessions are part of a developing strategy to develop a restorative justice culture in the District.

Student artists to be honored at April 17th reception

The Board of Ed accepted King’s resignation at its March 21 meeting. A new assistant principal at has not been appointed yet.

The Office of Civil Rights investigation is for alleged “discrimination involving shared ancestry.”

BOE President Dr. Qawi Telesford proposed a reassessment of the Long Range Facilities Plan to determine new priorities, particularly those that affect student safety, like the CHS elevator and stage.

Supporters of CHS Principal Frank Sanchez, who has been charged with simple assault & child endangerment, read portions of a “review of opinion” that said Sanchez had not violated district Affirmative Action policies or engaged in behavior unbecoming a public school official.

“…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.

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.

As Frank Sanchez appeared in court on Tuesday, many community members flooded the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office with phone calls supporting him.