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Dr. Thomas Gorman has agreed to accept the position as the next  Superintendent of the Ridgewood Public Schools

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March 4, 2021 

Dear Ridgewood School Community, 

I am delighted to announce that Dr. Thomas Gorman has agreed to accept the position as the next  Superintendent of the Ridgewood Public Schools, pending a public vote of the full Board of Education.  Having served the district for nearly nine years in the capacity of high school principal and currently as  acting superintendent, Dr. Gorman has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a progressive vision. His  extensive list of achievements includes enhancements to the academic program, significant facilities  improvements, management of a large, complex budget, and student-centered programming. 

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The Greatest Science Extravaganza in Northern New Jersey, Super Science Saturday Needs Your Help

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Ridgewood NJ, Super Science Saturday, hailed as the “Greatest Science Extravaganza in Northern New Jersey,” brings fun and excitement to science through professional presenters and student projects.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, January 11, 2021 49 Cottage Place 7:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, there will be no in-person public attendance for this meeting.

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Acting Superintendent Dr. Gorman Suggests “Snow Days” Are Here to Stay

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Ridgewood NJ, at Mondays Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Dr. Gorman thanked the Board for the tremendous opportunity to serve as Acting Superintendent and shared that he looks forward to working cooperatively on the district and Board of Education goals as we navigate through this unprecedented time. He also thanked Dr. Fishbein for his guidance and wisdom over the years and wished him a happy and well-deserved retirement.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, December 21, 2020 49 Cottage Place 7:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, Public attendance at the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting has resumed on a limited basis according to the current guidelines. Since there are a limited number of seats available, attendees will be selected through a lottery. For more information, click on the link below.

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Ridgewood Superintendent Search Survey Closes Today

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education requests input from all stakeholders as they recruit, interview, and select our next superintendent. Your feedback is important.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Meets Tonight, December 7 at 7:00 p.m

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education meets  Monday, December 7, 2020 at 49 Cottage Place ,7:00 p.m.

A link to the agenda can be found below.

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Reader says , “it is time to close ALL the Ridgewood schools”

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“From my perspective, it is time to close ALL the Ridgewood schools, not just GWM, for in person learning even if only for a temporary period while the second wave of the virus crashes upon New Jersey . At the last public BOE meeting Monday evening , Fish and Lembo were self congratulating each other for having kept the Ridgewood schools open while they openly admitted every other surrounding towns/districts have taken more proactive actions to protect the children and staff of their schools by going remote for x days.”

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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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Ridgewood High School Senior Focus Program Targets College Application Process

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Ridgewood NJ, at Monday’s Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Jeff Nyhuis, Assistant Principal of Guidance, Curriculum, and Instruction at Ridgewood High School, presented the Senior Focus program. This is the second year that the high school is running Senior Focus. The goal of this program is to provide consistent information about the college application process to all students and eliminate the need for a private counselor. The high school has a strong guidance department, and our counselors have visited over 400 colleges. Another goal of this program was to increase instructional time. Senior Focus has been built into the schedule so that students are pulled out of their free periods. Finally, Senior Focus is a way to reduce the stress that students experience.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Superintendent Search Firm Interviews

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Ridgewood NJ, Monday night Ridgewood Board of Education meeting  presented the Superintendent Search Firm Interviews :

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