BOARD OF EDUCATION
School District of South Orange Maplewood
525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:30 pm
In-Person and Using online video conference platform
(The instructions are placed at the end of the agenda)
SPECIAL MEETING (Approximately 6:30PM)
I. ROLL CALL OF THE MEMBERS
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. NOTICE OF THE MEETING: Please take notice that adequate notice of this meeting has
been provided in the following manner:
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That written notice was sent from the Office of the Secretary of the Board at 11:25 a.m. on July 22, 2026.
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That said notice was sent via email to Maplewood and South Orange Township Clerks and the Editors of the News Record, Star-Ledger, TapintoSOMA, and the Village Green.
IV. HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS:
Public participation in board meetings is governed by Policy 0167. The
first public comment period may be limited to 60 minutes. Statements are limited to three (3) minutes, except that if it appears public comments may exceed 60 minutes, statements may be limited to two (2) minutes. (Instructions for remote participation can be found below.)
V. DISCUSSION
VI. FUTURE MEETINGS
The Board of Education will meet in Public Session on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ. Immediately following the opening of Public Session, the board will move to go into a Closed Session in the Superintendent’s Office, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ, as well as using an online video conference platform to discuss personnel, matters within the attorney-client privilege, legal, negotiations, and other matters that may arise and require discussion, to be announced at a later date. Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session (estimated to be 7:30 pm) in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ in person, utilizing an online video conference platform which will include Hearing of Individuals. The community can view the meeting by following the steps which will be listed on the agenda. Action will be taken.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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JOIN OUR BOARD MEETING REMOTELY
Watch the Board Meeting
Speak at the Board Meeting
Step 1 - Install Webex on your device.
Step 2 - Submit a Request To Speak
Step 3 - Connect To The BOE Meeting
Board of Education Meeting - Board Retreat
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Date/Time: August 18, 2026 | Time: 6:30 PM
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Event Number: 2537 419 3380
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Event Password: Orange20Maple
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Join by Phone: 650-479-3208 (US Toll)
Step 4 - Provide your audio comment
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When it is your turn to speak, your name will be called by the presiding officer. You must remain connected to the meeting and listen for your name.
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Your microphone will then be unmuted. Please speak clearly into the microphone/headset. Begin by stating your name and town of residence.
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When your time to speak has ended, your microphone will be muted.
