T.M., on behalf of minor child, J.M. v. Board of Education of the South Orange-Maplewood School District, Essex County, 9/26/22, (#255-22)

OAL Dkt. No. EDU 03831-22
Agency Dkt. No. 55-3/22
New Jersey Commissioner of Education
Final Decision
T.M., on behalf of minor child, J.M.,
Petitioner,
v.
Board of Education of the South Orange-
Maplewood School District, Essex County,
Respondent.
The record of this matter and the advisement by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL),
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 1:1-14.4, of petitioner’s failure to appear at an August 17, 2022 hearing have
been reviewed.
Petitioner filed a hand-written explanation asserting that he missed the hearing because he
was preparing for a job interview. The petitioner further states that he wishes to continue with the
process in the interests of his son.
Based upon the petitioner’s timely written explanation for his nonappearance, this matter is
being retransmitted to the OAL for further disposition, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 1:1-3.3(b).
IT IS SO ORDERED.
ACTING COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
Date of Decision:
Date of Mailing:
255-22
September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022