Tag: BOE

Posted on by — 11 Comments

Ridgewood BOE Trustee Saurabh Dani Announces Re-Election Campaign for November 2023

unnamed 1

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, In a move that has captured the attention of the local community, current Ridgewood Board of Education (BOE) Trustee Saurabh Dani has officially declared his intention to run for a second term in the upcoming November 2023 elections. Dani, a familiar face in Ridgewood, made the announcement via a heartfelt message posted on Facebook, signaling his determination to continue contributing to the advancement of education in the Ridgewood community.

Continue reading Ridgewood BOE Trustee Saurabh Dani Announces Re-Election Campaign for November 2023

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Even Democrat NJ Assembly Speaker and Senate President Say “Elected Boards of Education Decide on the Final Lesson Plans”

image1 3 e1678186733974

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Trenton NJ, don’t blame the State Board of Education for pedophilia in schools ,blame the parents and the local school boards.

Democrat Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Democrat Senate President Nicholas Scutari issued the following statement following the New Jersey State Board of Education’s vote to approve several changes to the state’s equity code:

Continue reading Even Democrat NJ Assembly Speaker and Senate President Say “Elected Boards of Education Decide on the Final Lesson Plans”

Posted on by — 20 Comments

Six Challengers Face off Against Two Incumbents for the Ridgewood School Board Seats in November

image1 3 e1678186733974

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ , the petitions for the Ridgewood Board of Education are in , with two incumbents will face off against six challengers . Current trustees Saurabh Dani and Michael Lembo  will face off against Josephine Jarolmen, Julie Mchedlishvili, Laura McKenna and Mary Micale all filed to run independently  and Claude Guinchard II and Malcolm Jennings who submitted petitions together.

Continue reading Six Challengers Face off Against Two Incumbents for the Ridgewood School Board Seats in November

Posted on by — 18 Comments

Two Ridgewood School Board Seats Up For Grabs in November

225216485 10165654815820230 1811513021742089253 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, the Annual School Election to vote for candidates for the Ridgewood Board of Education will be included in the General Election on November 7, 2023.

Continue reading Two Ridgewood School Board Seats Up For Grabs in November

Posted on by — Leave a comment

The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, June 26, 2023 7:00 PM

image1 3 e1678186733974

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets on June 26, 2023 at 6:30 pm for an Executive Session and at 7:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.

Continue reading The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, June 26, 2023 7:00 PM

Posted on by — 10 Comments

Ridgewood Board of Education Wisely Scraps Bizarre Plan to Base Foreign Language course Offerings on Teacher Recruitment Outcomes

Ridgewood Public Schools LOGO Copy 2

the staff of The Ridgewood Blog

Ridgewood NJ, as a follow up to The Ridgewood Blog’s previous article about the Ridgewood Board of Education’s controversial proposal for the introduction and implementation of a “World Language Curriculum” (see link below), our staff is happy to report that Board members formally rejected the proposal during their Monday night, 06/12 public meeting.

Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Wisely Scraps Bizarre Plan to Base Foreign Language course Offerings on Teacher Recruitment Outcomes

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Ridgewood Board of Education Regular Public Meeting on June 12, 2023

353041203 633871352100367 7513232076519802954 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Riodgewood Board of Education meets on June 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm for an Executive Session and 7:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Regular Public Meeting on June 12, 2023

Posted on by — 24 Comments

Ridgewood elementary school “World Language Curriculum” participants will be taught Chinese, French, and German?

Ridgewood Public Schools LOGO Copy 1

the staff of The Ridgewood Blog

Ridgewood NJ, Much to the dismay of elected Ridgewood Board of Education members, during their Monday night public meeting, it was revealed that the much discussed and long awaited “World Language Curriculum” for elementary school students would include instruction in only Chinese, French, and German (that’s right; there were no plans developed to provide instruction in Spanish).

Continue reading Ridgewood elementary school “World Language Curriculum” participants will be taught Chinese, French, and German?

Posted on by — 22 Comments

Ridgewood Board of Education administrator abruptly disconnects during public meeting

Fenwick

the staff of The Ridgewood Blog

Ridgewood NJ, we were quite surprised on Monday night when Michelle Fenwick, Director of Special Programs for the Ridgewood Public Schools, lost her cool while participating via an audio Zoom connection in a public meeting of the Board of Education. The discussion topic that triggered Dr. Fenwick’s fit was the proposed expansion of leased space at a building on Oak Street used by STEPSS (School Transition and Employment Program for Student Success) students.

Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education administrator abruptly disconnects during public meeting

Posted on by — 28 Comments

Selection process for Student Representatives to Ridgewood Board of Education – Is it inclusive?

Ridgewood Public Schools LOGO Copy

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, the upcoming appointment of a Student Representative to the Ridgewood Board of Education for the school year 2023-2024 prompts The Ridgewood Blog to question the current selection/appointment process (or lack thereof).  That is, does a documented selection process for these prestigious appointments exist, or does someone in authority just get to pick/appoint whomever they want to?

Continue reading Selection process for Student Representatives to Ridgewood Board of Education – Is it inclusive?

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Public Schools Announces Schools will be Closed Friday, May 26, 2023

rhs 2020
UNUSED EMERGENCY DAYS ANNOUNCEMENT

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Board of Education ,each year, Ridgewood Public Schools incorporates emergency closing days into our school calendar. This year, the District did not use all of the allotted days. Therefore, after reviewing the calendar for the remainder of the current school year, the district has decided that schools will be closed Friday, May 26, 2023 provided there is no need for the use of an additional emergency day prior to that date.

Continue reading Ridgewood Public Schools Announces Schools will be Closed Friday, May 26, 2023