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Phil Johnson, a parent of two recent graduates, opened public comment by asking about the posting of minutes: \"I noticed there's been no minutes posted since January of meetings. Is there a date when we can expect the meetings from February, March, April, May, will be posted?\" The board responded that minutes would be posted \"tomorrow\" for earlier months but did not confirm May.

During public comment, Michael O'Connor, who identified himself as a Glen Ridge parent, asked the superintendent about \"the Gerald White issue that's pending in this community\" and said he wanted to know \"when you knew about the situation and what action you took.\" The superintendent replied, \"I'm not commenting on personnel matters, but I appreciate your question.\" When resident Carol Park asked, \"when does personnel matters override the safety of our children in this district?\" the superintendent said, \"I believe that when concerns of any nature are brought to my attention, we investigate them and take appropriate action.\" Those responses were followed by repeated reminders from board leadership that personnel matters cannot be discussed in public session.

Board President Ginsburg told the room that the matter \"falls under the category of personnel. And under New Jersey law, per personnel employees have certain legal rights, and so do student records,\" and emphasized that legal constraints limit public comment responses. At one point a board member said, \"Unfortunately, neither the board nor the administration can make any comment on any situation at this time.\" The exchange grew heated, with members of the public speaking over the board. After tensions rose, the president asked: \"Board members, may I have a motion to take a 10 minute adjournment until this matter until this group calms down?\" The transcript ends before a motion or vote on that request was recorded.

Speakers in public comment also raised concerns about whether operational or protocol changes could be communicated sooner than the formal audit and review timeline. A resident asked whether immediate steps were being taken \"to communicate about challenges that are clearly evident from protocol and policies\" while the audits proceed; the board directed such remarks to the public comment period and did not provide operational commitments in the recorded excerpt.

The district repeatedly cited legal limits on public discussion of personnel and student record matters. The transcript does not record any board vote or formal action in response to the public'comment questions during the provided excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Glen Ridge BOE Live Stream 6/10/25","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple public commenters asked when the superintendent knew about a personnel issue and what actions were taken; the board and superintendent declined to discuss specifics citing New Jersey law, and a request to temporarily adjourn was made after heated exchanges.","taxTitle","Glen Ridge Public School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",72694,"location","New Jersey","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6525037,"Glen Ridge board announces climate-and-culture audit and outside legal review for Ridgewood Avenue School; interim principals recommended",776,1342000,2118000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3797817-fcf86ec220fafa9d77f3086b42b5711a&start=1342&end=2118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3797817-fcf86ec220fafa9d77f3086b42b5711a/thumbnail_1342000.jpg","/articles/6525037/New-Jersey/Glen-Ridge-board-announces-climate-and-culture-audit-and-outside-legal-review-for-Ridgewood-Avenue-School-interim-principals-recommended","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525037-e668cdeb651bdbf32fdc2ac55e41e5a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770419881&Signature=LsGux4JuGcfTEPSpiWeFRTYNjMFHL0xYJbaOWlTmA4-4K~qwbADfXi8IumPgRagM8uL2oFn4xGRtCaQ2PNnEdyApI1rWooa1GfYSMeuX-5vgXAp-6U3wc6dtQavt9ETn47QS0TB3iYsZd2SVAnDNWu~Z8ySItdDziAmlQNGAIDOtwiUGh1dXIIbQJSuHH3B3UsLQ40WBZrlSJaZ0wqyYspEK4yVrP8gEaD2wAKaE6T2Y8hwOafKBayyJBSHTTsKhzf9jgpU6CGgYgCQwsvXfgSNtI~MM~psBQ-799qXi9ufPpCtpF5JdLQKAIbTo0N~fbkhVh4tXtae1-dgjCsqFQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a recent Glen Ridge Public School District Board of Education meeting, district leaders recommended commissioning a climate-and-culture audit and an outside legal investigation focused on Ridgewood Avenue School and proposed interim principal appointments effective July 1.

The measures, presented by Superintendent Arlington and senior staff, were described as distinct but complementary: the audit is meant to gather broad input on school climate and culture, and the legal review is an outside counsel'led investigation into internal protocols and operational processes. \"While some aspects may always remain confidential due to legal and personnel considerations, we are, I am, committed to sharing what we can, when we can, and keeping the community informed throughout the process,\" Superintendent Arlington said.

District staff identified the contractor for the climate-and-culture work as the school culture and climate assessment lab at Saint Elizabeth University. A district speaker summarized the lab's approach, saying it treats \"its approach as a process, not a program, designed for sustainable growth over multiple years\" and that the engagement includes anonymous surveys for staff, parents and students in grades 3 and up, bundled data analysis, detailed summary reports, and multi-year consultant support. The staff member said surveys are typically administered in early fall and that the lab helps districts map existing programs, revisit core values and plan next steps. The speaker noted references in other districts including Sparta, Tenafly, White Plains and Paramus, and said the lab has recently been contracted for a subsection of the Chicago Public Schools.

Superintendent Arlington also recommended administrative changes to support the work: appointing Dr. Harris as acting principal of Ridgewood Avenue School effective July 1 and assigning Mr. DeWitt as director of support services and acting principal of Central School. Arlington said responsibilities across the leadership team would be adjusted to manage workloads and to provide families opportunities to meet the acting principals.

District officials repeatedly cautioned that some details will remain confidential because of personnel and legal constraints. The superintendent said the two efforts \"share a common goal to help us reflect, learn, and move forward with clarity and accountability,\" and indicated both efforts would continue into the next school year. The transcript does not record a board vote on the recommendations during the portion provided.

The board packet and the superintendent's remarks placed the audit and investigation in the context of the district's year-end transitions: the fiscal year ends June 30 and many vendor contracts under consideration are for the 2025-26 school year. The district said it will provide a public update later in the week with additional details about the engagement and next steps, to the extent permitted by law.","District leaders told the board they will commission a climate-and-culture audit and an outside legal investigation for Ridgewood Avenue School, and recommended interim principal appointments effective July 1; staff described the contracted audit firm's approach and timeline. No formal vote was recorded in the transcript.","actionData","errors"]

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Parents press Glen Ridge board on personnel and student-safety questions; meeting becomes disruptive

Glen Ridge board announces climate-and-culture audit and outside legal review for Ridgewood Avenue School; interim principals recommended