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School Ethics Commission New Jersey Department of Education

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Ridgewood NJ, the School Ethics Commission is a nine-member body with the power to issue advisory opinions, receive complaints, receive and retain disclosure statements, conduct investigations, hold hearings, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents as it may deem necessary to enforce the School Ethics Act.   School Ethics Commission Members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.  The Commission is established in the New Jersey Department of Education. The Commission holds its Meetings every month on the fourth Tuesday, except for the December meeting. Commission meetings are held in the Department of Education Building, 100 Riverview Plaza, First Floor Conference Room, Trenton, New Jersey.  Click here for directions to the Trenton location.

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Ridgewood Board of Education: The Future of Lower Hawes fields and Orchard field

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education held a vigorous discussion on the Ridgewood field policy led by Hyunju Kwak, Vice President. The  Fields Committee: Village Council, BOE, and Sports Teams meet  on September 12th; meeting are held first Tuesday of month at 7am and they are open to the public. Next meeting is October 3rd.

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Ridgewood BOE Presents Tradition of Excellence and Ashby Award

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From left to right: BOE President Michael Lembo, Ashby Award recipients Dana Higgins and Linda Diorio, Tradition of Excellence Award winner Nadine Macolino, and Superintendent Mark Schwarz.

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Ridgewood Nj, the Ridgewood school board presented the Tradition of Excellence Award which recognizes an exceptional support staff member, which includes secretaries, paraprofessionals, custodians, maintenance and food service personnel. The award has been part of the Ridgewood community since 2014. This year’s Tradition of Excellence Award recipient is Nadine Macolino, Secretary at Glen School.

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Ridgewood BOE President Mike Lembo Defends Committee Appointment Amid Conflict of Interest Questions

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board Of Education (BOE) meeting on September 18th took an unexpected turn when the issue of personnel committee appointments led to questions about the potential conflict of interest surrounding President Mike Lembo’s involvement. The scrutiny centered on Mr. Lembo’s decision to create a new committee and appoint himself to it, subsequently resulting in the appointment of his live-in partner to a district position as a substitute confidential secretary.

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WalletHub Study: New Jersey Ranks as the 5th Most Impacted by the End of Student Loan Payments Moratorium

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Ridgewood NJ, with federal student loan interest having resumed on September 1 and payments required again starting in October, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States Most Impacted by Student Loan Payments Moratorium Ending.

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Ridgewood School Superintendent Coffees

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Ridgewood NJ, Join us from the comfort of your home each month as Superintendent Mark Schwarz leads an interactive discussion via Zoom. Missed the last coffee? Watch the recording of September’s Superintendent Coffee. We hope to see you there!

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Ridgewood Board of Education Candidate Comments on Budgets, Facilities, and Sustainability

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Dear Ridgewood Neighbors,

I would like to address the critical topics of budgets, facilities, and sustainability, which are of utmost importance to our community. In my bid for the Board of Education in 2020, I encountered a situation where the prior board was advancing a $96 million bond referendum, a substantial portion of which (38-40M) allocated funds toward replacing HVAC systems with sources of energy that are depletable.

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The Ridgewood Girls Flag Football Team Makes National Television

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Girls Flag Football Team makes national television.  The Ridgewood Girls Flag Football appeared on Good Morning America! And they are going to the pro bowl, courtesy of team Snap!

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Parental Rights Rally Hits Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Assemblyman Robert Auth joined parents rights protesters on Saturday saying, “There is a sentiment among our constituents that simply must be addressed…Parental Rights! To accomplish that reasonable task requires that we take the Majority from the Democrats to put the brakes on what many feel is an inappropriate Education policy.”

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Ridgewood Drops Home Opener to Clifton

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Ridgewood NJ, on 9/8, the Ridgewood football team dropped their home opener in a non-conference game against Clifton (NJ) by a score of 28-21.  After about a 90-minute thunderstorm delay the game finally kicked off a little before 8:00. With Clifton leading in the final quarter a late interception shuts down the maroons drive.

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United States Supreme Court: Parents have a Fundamental Constitutional right to Rear their Children

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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Robert Auth (39) spent some time in Trenton on Thursday with parents concerned about Trenton-Murphy/Platkin mandates and directives. “In his concurring opinion in Troxel, Justice Thomas summarized an important aspect of this Court’s precedential opinion in Pierce v. Society of Sisters, 268 U.S. 510 (1925), writing that “parents have a fundamental constitutional right to rear their children, including the right to determine who shall educate and socialize them.”

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Back to School Drive Carefully

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village Manager Keith Kazmark spent the morning with Ridgewood Police Chief Lyons visiting each of the Village schools on their first day back. The Ridgewood Police Department, crossing guards and the school staff created a safe and easy arrival for  families and children.

it’s important to be extra cautious when driving, especially during school hours when students are heading to and from school. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind:

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Back to School: Potential Negative Consequences Associated with a Later Start Time for Ridgewood High School Students

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Ridgewood NJ, a later start time for school kids, particularly adolescents and teenagers, can have both positive and negative consequences. It’s important to note that the impact can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the age group in question. Here are some potential negative consequences associated with a later start time for school:

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Raising Champions: The Impact of Early Sports Training on Children

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Preparing your child for success is a top priority and raising champions starts with their earliest experiences. Early introduction to sports, such as martial arts for kids, can have powerful, positive effects on the development of children – greater self-confidence, increased physical health, improved cognitive abilities, and even enhanced academic achievement.

In this blog post, we will explore how early sports training helps cultivate success in the long term for our young learners who are just starting out in life’s most important games. From building healthy habits to developing leadership skills to encouraging teamwork and perseverance, learn why an investment in early sports training could be one of the best investments you make in your child’s future.

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