BOE members discussed “an atmosphere of fear” and the need for stability — as well as the opportunities inherent in hiring new personnel.
Will Meyer
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
With Ritzer Field Funding Removed From Bond, Board of Ed Expresses Disappointment & Ponders Next Steps
“We are going to need to come back and figure out what it is that we’re going to do to make sure that one way or another we are addressing the needs of our student athletes and developing a field surface of whatever composition that’s going to meet the needs of all of our students,” said BOE member Will Meyer.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
Vote on $29M Bond—to Include Ritzer Turf—Now Scheduled for March 18
On Feb. 29, District officials said the Ritzer Field project could not be severed from the bond resolution; but now the “ask” is broken out into four project numbers.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Elects Telesford as President & Vadlamani as 1st VP; 3 New Members Sworn In
“I see a board eager to collaborate, find common ground, and work together for the benefit of our students. As your president, I’ll actively cultivate this spirit of cooperation.” — BOE President Dr. Qawi Telesford
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Focuses on ‘Fostering Connections,’ ‘Cohesion,’ in Hiring New Superintendent
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreBOE Prez said the board would “collectively” identify the professional background and skills desired in a new superintendent, and agreed to solicit community opinion as well during public meetings.
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ElectionGovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATE: Board of Ed Election Unofficial Results from Essex County Clerk
This article was updated with a statement from the Sackett-Gable, Callahan and Meyer campaign,…
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ElectionGovernmentMaplewoodSouth Orange
UPDATE: Sackett-Gable, Callahan & Meyer Projected Winners in Board of Ed Race
Although write-in ballots have not yet been tabulated, the number of ballots cast represents an insurmountable gap.
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ElectionMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Sackett-Gable, Callahan & Meyer Indicate They Will Not Rescind Taylor’s Removal
“After the many grievances aired during last night’s meeting, … it’s clear that the relationship between the superintendent and some members of the board has now become irrevocably broken. Our district will need new leadership next year.”
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ElectionMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
2023 Board of Ed Campaigns File Financial Forms; Read Them Here
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