Summary
The New Jersey Department of Education has designated the South Orange & Maplewood School District as "high performing" in its recent NJQSAC evaluation, recognizing excellence in key areas of district functions. This distinction reflects the district’s commitment to delivering a high-quality education and will be discussed at the school board meeting on November 21st.
The South Orange & Maplewood School District has achieved a “high performing” status in a recent New Jersey Department of Education evaluation.
Under state regulations, districts in the state must undergo the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) review every three years, where the Essex County Executive County Superintendent and state educational officials verify the district’s compliance across five key areas: Instruction and Program, Fiscal Management, Governance, Operations, and Personnel.
According to the NJDOE’s Division of Field Support and Services, the South Orange & Maplewood district achieved exceptional results, meeting or exceeding at least 80% of the weighted indicators in each of the five NJQSAC areas evaluated resulting in a designation of “high performing.”
Based on the results of the District Performance Review (DPR), the Commissioner of Education will recommend to the State Board of Education that the South Orange & Maplewood district be certified as providing a thorough and efficient system of education for the next three years.
“This ‘high performing’ designation reaffirms the South Orange & Maplewood School District’s dedication to our students and communities,” said Superintendent of Schools Jason Bing. “Our educators, staff, administrators, Board, and families have worked tirelessly to create an environment where all students can succeed. I am excited to build on this strong foundation and find new ways to elevate the learning experiences of every student in our district.”
New Jersey’s Quality Single Accountability Continuum is the state’s approach to evaluating its public school districts, focusing on functionality in providing districts with assistance and resources to improve performance continually. By evaluating critical components in New Jersey’s school systems, QSAC builds the capacity of local schools to deliver high-quality education for all students rather than just meet minimum standards.
The district’s Board of Education will formally present the QSAC results at their next public meeting on November 21st, with thorough details on how the district did well in categories of the QSAC rubric.
(Lucas Mullen/South Orange & Maplewood School District)
About the School District of South Orange & Maplewood
The School District of South Orange & Maplewood proudly serves around 7,000 students across ten schools, including one early childhood center, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The district creates a learner-centered environment that offers multiple pathways for academic success through reimagined structures, support, and innovative instructional methods for all students.
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