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Critics say new member's charter ties should keep her from leading Newark school board

Not nominated, the high vote-getter in April's election abstained from voting, and charter school opponents questioned the new president's ties.

The Norcross machine hasn't turned on yet

Mayor-backed slate sweeps race for 3 Newark school board seats

The few voters who turned out Tuesday approved a $138M school tax levy providing a modest tax cut.

Newark board of ed race pits incumbents against challengers with charter school ties

Several of the candidates for 3 seats in the April 25 election took part in a forum Wednesday night

Newark Board of Education Appoints New President, Swears-In Newly Elected Members

By TOM WIEDMANN May 5, 2021 at 12:46 PM Board member Dawn Haynes was appointed to the position of president during Tuesday s reorganization meeting. Board member Dawn Haynes was appointed to the position of president during Tuesday s reorganization . Credits: Webex/Newark Board of Education Ad May 5, 2021 at 12:46 PM NEWARK, NJ The Newark Board of Education reorganization meeting on Tuesday was deemed “historic” by district officials. Dawn Haynes was appointed as president, she is the first Muslim woman who wears a hijab to lead a school board in New Jersey. In addition, Haynes and Asia Norton were re-elected to a board with their locally-elected colleagues as well after years of being under state control.