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Ridgewood Eyes Community School Model: A Political Shift in Public Education?

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Ridgewood NJ, as New Jersey continues to reshape public education, Ridgewood Public Schools may soon become the first district in Bergen County to embrace the Community School model—a structure already implemented in Paterson and Newark as part of their agreement with Governor Phil Murphy to restore local control after decades of state oversight.

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Highlights from the Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting

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Ridgewood NJ, State of Special Education in the School District (a “starter” conversation): https://youtu.be/mGgxScFiHSc?t=5201
Public comment on that presentation: https://youtu.be/mGgxScFiHSc?t=10159
Budget process timeline: https://youtu.be/mGgxScFiHSc?t=14408

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Ridgewood’s Schools Superintendant & BOE President Both Say BOE DID NOT Help Prepare Schedler Development Application

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Ridgewood NJ, in response to questions posed by at least two (2) members of the public during Monday night’s BOE meeting, Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz and BOE President Sheila Brogan both publicly said this – “No public or private meetings” were held between any BOE representative(s) and anyone from the Village of Ridgewood concerning preparation of the recent application for development of the Schedler property. In short, the application was prepared & submitted without the BOE’s input or review.

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The Battle Against PFAS in Montclair: A Community’s Call for Action

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In a concerning parallel to Ridgewood’s proposed Schedler field, Montclair is also grappling with fears of PFAS contamination from artificial turf. The Montclair Board of Education (BOE) and School District claim that the turf they’re installing is PFAS-free, relying on a 2019 test provided by their contractor. However, a 2023 test proves otherwise, and even the manufacturer admits the presence of PFAS. Despite this, the BOE has been unresponsive for eight months and has now taken delivery of the artificial turf containing PFAS. To add to the frustration, their lawyers issued a statement suggesting, “nothing to see here.”

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Village of Ridgewood Milling and Paving To Impact the Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood School system, beginning Monday evening, May 20th, the Village of Ridgewood will begin the milling and paving of several roads throughout the Village. This work may result in delays, possible detours, or road closures. The work will begin Monday, May 20th at 7:30 PM and is expected to conclude by Friday, May 24th at 6:00 AM.

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Readers Sound Off On ,” Inappropriate Touching” During Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting

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Ridgewood NJ, several readers sounded off over the physical contact between RHS Principal Jeff Nyhuis and retiree Nancy Reilly that took place during Monday night’s Ridgewood BOE meeting,  feeling is was totally inappropriate.

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TONIGHT: Ridgewood Budget Vote for the 2024-2025 School Year of $138.5 MILLION

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Ridgewood NJ, the Monday, April 29, 2024 Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting includes a resolution for the adoption of the 2024-2025 Final Budget for Ridgewood Public Schools.

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Turf versus Less Play Time? – Ridgewood Superintendent says we have to PICK OUR POISON

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Ridgewood NJ, in a discussion about the fields, artificial turf, and grass seed options at the April 8, 2024 meeting of the Ridgewood Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Schwarz said (verbatim):

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Ridgewood Board of Education Regular Public Meeting

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Ridegewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will be holding a regular public meeting April 8th at 6 pm . The meeting will be held at the Ed Center at 49 Cottage place .

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Ridgewood School District Updates School Athletic Field Condition After Recent Flooding

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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday the Ridgewood School District  offered an update on the condition of the school athletic fields .

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Village of Ridgewood Sets Up Next Appointment with the United States Army Corps of Engineers

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Ridgewood NJ,accord to the Village of Ridgewood Manager Keith Kazmark , the Village received a letter from Colonel Alexander L. Young, Commander of the New York District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers acknowledging the Village’s request for assistance and laying out multiple program options for us to pursue. We are tentatively set to meet internally with the USACE next week to discuss the path forward and next steps with regard to residential flooding and the impact on Village/BOE infrastructure. Progress.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education Regular Public Meeting March 18th at 7:00 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting will start at 7pm for a Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.

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