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Bergen County Clerk’s Office and Ridgewood School Superintendent’s Office Accused of Being Asleep at the Wheel
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Ridgewood NJ, in Virginia, a judge made the correct decision to disqualify a school board candidate because she gave the wrong address on her ballot paperwork. The Fairfax County Office of Elections has informed voters on its website that Marcia St. John-Cunning was disqualified on Wednesday by a court order from the Fairfax County Circuit Court. The judge decided that her petition was not valid due to an address mistake on the front page.
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Ridgewood School Board Candidate Dani Puts to Rest Inaccurate Accusations and False Rumors
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Ridgewood NJ, Trustee Saurabh Dani addresses inaccurate accusations being circulated on social media platforms , emails and texts :
The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood Gets it Right
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Ridgewood NJ, the League of Women Voters of Ridgewood will host a candidates forum for the Ridgewood Board of Education on Wednesday October 18th.
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Is the Ridgewood Board of Education President in Violation of New Jersey State Ethics Guidelines?
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ethics Policies of the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) include the fact that any board member with an immediate family member or relative who is employed in the district may not participate in any aspect of negotiations, nor may that board member vote on the approval of the MOA (Memorandum of Understanding). To do so would amount to a violation of N.J.S.A.18A:12-24(b) and (c). According to the NJSBA definition, a domestic partner is considered to be a relative. A domestic partnership is a relationship, usually between couples, who live together and share a common domestic life, but are not married (to each other or to anyone else).
Ridgewood Board of Ed Meeting Continues to Avoid the Disfunction of the Village Council Meetings
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Ridgewood NJ, while the Village of Ridgewood Council meeting have become a circus . Meetings have been characterized by bullying , lack of transparency, limited citizen input , total disfunction and a “my way of the highway” attitude .The Ridgewood Board of Education has avoided much of the same acrimony.
Teachers Pets ,The Ridgewood Education Association Officially Endorses Mary Micale and Julie Mchedlishvili for Ridgewood BOE
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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.
UPDATE: No Mention of Trustees Ethics Violation at Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting
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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.
Executive and Regular Public Meeting for the Ridgewood Board of Education October 2, 2023
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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.
Ridgewood Board of Education Candidate Abruptly Leaves One of Ridgewood’s Largest Community Groups
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.
League of Women Voters to Host Candidate Forum for the Ridgewood Board of Education on October 18th
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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).
Ridgewood Board of Education: The Future of Lower Hawes fields and Orchard field
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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.
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Ridgewood BOE Presents Tradition of Excellence and Ashby Award
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.
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Ridgewood BOE President Mike Lembo Defends Committee Appointment Amid Conflict of Interest Questions
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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.
Appalling Behavior by Ridgewood Board of Education Member on Mondays Meeting
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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.
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