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BREAKING: Superior court judge orders Ridgewood BOE members to certify the manner in which they access Board of Education emails

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Ridgewood NJ,Superior court judge orders Ridgewood BOE to produce certificates from board members, to certify the manner in which they access Board of Education emails:

On Friday, March 13th, Superior court judge, Bonnie Mizdol ordered the Ridgewood BOE to produce certificates from two members of board, within 7 days attesting to the manner in which they access Board of Education emails from any and all non-Board devices and/or non-Board email accounts. These certifications shall be detailed and specific, including but not limited to::

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Superintendent of Schools Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D. “I would like to wish all of you a safe and happy summer “

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Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff,
It has been an exciting academic school year and I would like to wish all of you a safe and happy summer.
Over the summer, we will be sending out important notifications regarding the new school year. Since Skyward Family Access is our district’s primary mode of communication, we ask that you please take the time now to login to Skyward Family Access and ensure that we have your most recent address, phone and email information. If you need assistance with Skyward, please email skywardhelp@ridgewood.k12.nj.us.
Thank you all, and we look forward to seeing you again in the fall.
Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors!
Sincerely,
Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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Superintendent of Schools Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D. Comments on Lock Down Details

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October 8, 2015

Dear Ridgewood Public Schools community,

At approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon, I was informed by Travell School Principal Margaret Leininger that a student had witnessed a male with a gun outside the school building. The Ridgewood Police were immediately notified and on the scene within minutes as the school went into lockdown.

As a preventive measure, due to the proximity of Benjamin Franklin Middle School to Travell, BFMS was also put on lockdown.

The police responded to Travell School and took control, performing a thorough search of the building, grounds and neighborhood. They also viewed the school’s surveillance video and interviewed the student witness. From the surveillance video, the police determined that the person described by the student was a parent picking up his child. The parent was holding a cell phone.

It is important to emphasize that no Travell student or staff member was in danger at any time during this incident.

I am pleased with the response of the principal and staff, and also with the quick and effective response from our administrative team and especially the police. I am also grateful that our students know to come forward when they feel there is a potential problem.

Please be assured that I will always take every appropriate action to protect the safety and well being of our students and staff.

Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

John Ward
Chief, Ridgewood Police Department