Patch just received the following statement from the South Orange-Maplewood school district:

"In the wake of the state's unprecedented and deep cuts to district revenues, the superintendent and all administrators have agreed to a salary freeze for the 2010-2011 school year.

Superintendent Brian Osborne said, 'This action by our educational leaders puts children first and above self interest. This is a model of what it means to share sacrifice for the sake of our children's future in time of adversity. Their contribution will go a long way to protecting the instructional program and educational excellence of our public schools.'"