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The Ridgewood Education Association (REA) , the local teachers union has announced that it is officially endorsing candidates Mary Micale and Julie Mchedlishvili in the upcoming election for Ridgewood Board of Education. This is the first time that the REA has ever endorsed a candidate for office.
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Ridgewood NJ, at Monday nights Ridgewood Board of Education meeting , the ethics complaint on former Ridgewood Board member Jim Morgan’s was read into the minutes. Interesting that current Board member Sheila Brogan who appealed the ethic complaint against her and her appeal was denied was not also read into the record . Over the years the Ridgewood blog has commented on Ms. Brogan’s “teflan” record.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on October 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm for an Executive Session to discuss confidential legal matters. and 7:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.
I’M GOING TO TAKE MY BALL AND GO HOME!
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Ridgewood NJ, BOE candidate Laura McKenna reacts to being called out for spamming residents with campaign emails they never signed up for.
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Ridgewood NJ, the League of Women Voters will host an important Candidates Forum for the Ridgewood Board of Education on October 18th. Questions from the audience can be accepted at the Forum that evening, or sent to [email protected]. up to 48 hours prior (7:00 p.m. 10/16/23).
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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.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education: The Future of Lower Hawes fields and Orchard field
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.
Continue reading Ridgewood BOE Presents Tradition of Excellence and Ashby Award
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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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Ridgewood NJ, watching Monday nights BOE meeting it is important to address the behavior on Mr. Lembo’s part, which I find very troubling.
Continue reading Appalling Behavior by Ridgewood Board of Education Member on Mondays Meeting
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Ridgewood NJ, at Monday nights Ridgewood Board of Education meeting the Ridgewood Board of Education conducted an overview of vandalism occuring by trespassers at two of our schools, Orchard and Willard, this summer was reviewed. A child has been injured after falling on broken glass with the most recent incident.
Continue reading Vandalism Reported At Orchard and Willard Schools in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets on August 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Regular Public Meeting on August 28, 2023
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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
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets on August 18, 2023 at 9:00 am for a Special Public Meeting.
The Board meets on August 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education: Special Public Meeting on August 18, 2023
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Ridgewood NJ, several readers have raised concerns that during the recent Ridgewood Board of Education meeting on July 24, the Ridgewood Board of Education made a significant decision to appoint the partner of the board president as a secretary.
