SOMSD Supt. Bing: “Unfortunately, our students and staff continue to experience negative interactions with individuals who refuse to leave the field upon request when schools utilize it. These instances have occurred during and after the school day, forcing staff and Underhill security to call local police.”
Supt. Jason Bing
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘A Lot of Work to Do’—Board of Ed Adopts Ambitious 2024-25 District Goals
Superintendent Jason Bing says he’ll report back to the Board monthly on the District’s progress in meeting its goals.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘Reimagined’ Director of Guidance Position to Include Mental Health Focus
Meanwhile, questions remain about a second invoice for scheduling services.
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATE: CHS Students Still Can’t Use Stage, 9 Months After It Was Deemed Unsafe
The district hopes to have a “significant amount of the project completed by March 2025.”
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MaplewoodPolice and FireSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATE: Columbia High School Social Media Threat Deemed a ‘Misunderstanding’
by SOMSDby SOMSDSOMSD Supt. Bing: “Authorities have confirmed that the student does not threaten the school community. The post appears to have been taken out of context, but we are grateful for the proactive actions of the student who raised the concern.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
War of Words Ensues Between Teachers’ Union and SOMSD As Negotiations Stall
Union members marched to the Board of Education meeting on Thursday to “voice their outrage.” Village Green will post more updates soon.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTransportation
‘We’re Working Every Day on Solving’ Transportation Issues, Says Bing
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Teachers Union Declares Impasse in Contract Negotiations
“While the union has taken this step, the district remains committed to working towards a fair and equitable contract and is still open to further negotiations,” said Supt. Jason Bing.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Woman Whose Granddaughter Was ‘Failed’ by Special Ed System Vows to Advocate for All Students
Vicky Johnson says her granddaughter was “traumatized” by her experience at Columbia High School, and is worried that special ed students get “lost between the cracks.”