News-Record's Page

Kathleen Kargoll and Kavell Taylor, two local mothers, entertain children as part of the ‘Songs and Stories’ program… Continue

Paul Alfano and Karla Puglio give a demonstration at YMCA Family Day at South Orange Middle School while instructor… Continue

By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer
Superintendent of Schools Brian G. Osborne outlined on Monday the 29 possible job cuts that would save the district $2.3 million.
His proposal, although not final or even a sure thing, comes as the district is putting together a budget for the next school year.
The latest draft budget, based on assumptions on what state aid and the property tax cap will be, puts school spending at $112.4 million for the fiscal year that begins in July.

… Continue

Students in several of the classes at the Mickey Fried Nursery School of Oheb Shalom Congregation, South Orange,… Continue

By Philip Sean Curran , Staff Writer
Five children who fled earthquake-ravaged Haiti have been enrolled in South Orange-Maplewood schools, the district said Tuesday.
Superintendent Brian G. Osborne’s office, citing student confidentiality, declined to say what schools they are attending, their ages or other information.
They are required to live within either South Orange or Maplewood to attend schools here, the district said.
A spokeswoman said that, just as with any st… Continue