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George Washington Middle School Goes All Remote Learning

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to two recent separate positive COVID-19 cases of unknown origin, George Washington Middle School will transition to all remote learning tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Inperson instruction will resume on Monday, November 30, 2020. Please make sure that George Washington Middle School students do not participate in out of school activities during this time of remote learning.

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The Search of a New Ridgewood Superintendent of Schools is On

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Ridgewood NJ, at Monday nights Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Ridgewood Board of Education President Mike Lembo provided a brief update on the superintendent search being conducted by R-Pat Solutions, LLC. The posting is currently available online, and it is printed in newspapers on Sundays. Mr. Lembo was told there are a large number of applicants including some from out-of-state. A survey to collect input from stakeholders is currently being formulated, and it will be going out to the community. Based on R-PAT’s timeline, the Board is anticipating that candidates will be narrowed down in January.

 

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, November 16, 2020 49 Cottage Place 7:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, the public cannot attend this meeting. The public is welcome to watch from home via the BOE Webcast on the district website or on Fios channel 33.

Public comments can be made by phone or via an online form during the public comment period of the meeting. A link to submit written comments will be available on the agenda during the meeting.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Interviews Architects

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Ridgewood NJ, Seven architecture firms were invited to present an overview of their firm and services to the Ridgewood Board of Education. Following each presentation, the BOE had the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters from each firm.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Meets Thursday, Nov 12 at 4 PM for a Special Public Meeting

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, the public cannot attend this meeting. The public is welcome to watch from home via the BOE Webcast on the district website or on Fios channel 33.

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“One Village One Vote” Petition Issues Return

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Ridgewood NJ, Can someone please explain why Superior Court Judge Estela M. De La Cruz ordered Village Clerk Heather Mailander to add the One Village One Vote group’s petition to November’s ballot when the petition clearly didn’t include the number of registered voter signatures required by law (NJSA 19:60-1.1)?

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Sheila Brogan Just got a one year extension to her original term using legal maneuvers

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Ridgewood NJ, Sheila Brogan Just got a one year extension to her original term using legal maneuvers
Ridgewood board of education member Sheila Brogan has been serving on the BOE for over 20 years and is probably the biggest reason for current state of high taxes in Ridgewood.

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Ridgewood Schools Sues Electrical Contractors Over Faulty “Smart Plugs”

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Ridgewood NJ, In July 2018, after a fire occurred in a classroom at the district’s Willard Elementary School. A subsequent inspection of a “smart plug” installations identified other similar devices at Willard and Orchard Elementary School that exhibited heat damage leading the district  to promptly remove the devices  in August 2018.

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Former BOE Trustee Defends Shelia Brogan

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The editorial you ran today regarding Shelia Brogan is a distortion of the facts. It demonstrates that the Ridgewood Blog is unable to be a constructive voice in Village issues. Specifically, you said:

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Ridgewood Schools Reopening Plan: Transition to Phase 2

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Ridgewood NJ, Stacie Poelstra Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum opened her presentation on Ridgewood school districts transitioning to phase 2  by sharing COVID-19 activity level data for New Jersey, which currently has the entire state at the moderate level. The district continues to closely monitor health data as it informs our reopening plan and its various phases. Recently, the district surveyed staff, parents, and students to collect feedback on the reopening and input regarding considerations for the next phase. Additionally, our Pandemic Response Teams are meeting consistently to review our plans and progress. Department, faculty, and administrative team meetings also continue to evaluate the reopening, and Dr. Fishbein meets regularly with the Health Officer, Dr. Yankus, and other physicians.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, October 19, 2020 49 Cottage Place 7:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, the public cannot attend this meeting. The public is welcome to watch from home via the BOE Webcast on the district website or on Fios channel 33.

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Search for a New Ridgewood Superintendent of Schools Moving Forward

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Ridgewood NJ,  the search for a permanent Ridgewood Superintendent is underway , Board of Education Member Mr. Lembo shared that Ms.Ojetta Townes, District Manager of Human Resources at Ridgewood Public Schools has provided the Board with a list of search firms. The Board discussed the next steps to secure proposals from the search firms and to arrange presentations.  The position of Interim Superintendent was posted last week, and the posting will close on October 16, 2020.

 

 

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The Ridgewood blog urges all residents to VOTE NO on “consolidation” and preserve your right to vote on the massive $115 million Ridgewood School budget

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Ridgewood NJ, vote by mail election ballots should arrive by October 6th . Ridgewood voters have an opportunity to reaffirm their right to vote and pass judgement on the massive $115 million Ridgewood school budget. Residents are told over and over the Village of Ridgewood is a place people come to for the schools . The Ridgewood school system  enjoys an excellent reputation, and is known for its “Tradition of Excellence” .Ridgewood voters have enjoyed the right to pass judgement and confirm spending and management decisions by the Board of Education.

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