The Ridge Report

Three Manuals, Three Clocks

As of 2026-09-02.

Glen Ridge, Montclair, and Bloomfield school-board policy manuals, side by side.

All three districts license their Board of Education policy manual from the same vendor (Strauss Esmay) and use the same NJ-standard 0000-9000 policy numbering. Each manual began with one wholesale adoption of the model policy set: Glen Ridge on November 25, 2002, Bloomfield on November 6, 2007, and Montclair on December 12, 2016. 650 policy numbers appear in at least two of the three manuals, 451 of them in all three. This page compares when each board individually acted — adopted or revised — on the policies they share.

Three big bangs

One lane per district, same 2002-2026 time axis. Each district's baseline flag marks its single wholesale adoption day; the bars show individual policy activity in every year since — darker for new adoptions, lighter for revisions of already-adopted policies. Hover a bar for the exact year and counts; click a policy dot elsewhere on this page to read its real source document.

Same policy, three boards

173 shared policy numbers carry individual dates in 2+ districts; 48 of those are within a year of each other. A dozen recognizable ones:

Which district's date is earliestGlen RidgeBloomfieldMontclair
Counting all 173 comparable policies1016210
Counting only policies where no district's reset could be hiding an earlier date885610

The second row drops 16 comparisons where a rival district's date predates Montclair's 2016 manual reset, and 3 where one predates Bloomfield's 2007 baseline — in both cases, that district's own earlier record was overwritten, so an earlier action can't be ruled out.

See also:

Phones Out, Chromebooks In — Montclair and Bloomfield both revised their student-device policy (5516) in 2025 (Bloomfield in February, Montclair in June) — Glen Ridge's own copy hasn't been revised since 2016.

Only in one manual

A few of the policy numbers below exist in just one district's manual — verified absent, not merely unmatched, from the other two.

Glen Ridge

Montclair

Bloomfield

All 173 shared policies with dates
NumberTitleGlen RidgeMontclairBloomfieldSpread
5512Harassment, Intimidation, and BullyingMar 3, 2003Dec 12, 2025 (rev.)—22.8 years apart
5620ExpulsionOct 27, 2003Mar 15, 2021 (rev.)—17.4 years apart
2415.04Title 1 Parental InvolvementJan 26, 2004Feb 22, 2023 (rev.)Nov 22, 201119.1 years apart
2415.05Sudent Surveys, Analysis, Evaluations, Examinations, Testing, or TreatmentJan 26, 2004Oct 17, 2022 (rev.)Mar 8, 202218.7 years apart
R3281Inappropriate ConductJun 28, 2004Apr 24, 2025 (rev.)—20.8 years apart
R4281Inappropriate Staff ConductJun 28, 2004Apr 24, 2025 (rev.)—20.8 years apart
2467Surrogate Parents and Foster ParentsNov 1, 2004Jun 20, 2022 (rev.)Oct 5, 201017.6 years apart
9560Admin of School SurveysNov 1, 2004Oct 17, 2022 (rev.)—18.0 years apart
R7441Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School GroundsMar 19, 2007—Feb 11, 202517.9 years apart
7441Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School GroundsMar 19, 2007Mar 16, 2020 (rev.)Feb 11, 202517.9 years apart
R5306Health Services to Nonpublic SchoolsAug 27, 2007—Jan 6, 2015 (rev.)7.4 years apart
R5308Student Health RecordsAug 27, 2007Dec 18, 2023 (rev.)Mar 25, 2025 (rev.)17.6 years apart
8601Pupil Supervision After School DismissalNov 5, 2007—Sep 7, 20102.8 years apart
6424Emergency ContractsAug 26, 2008—May 6, 20145.7 years apart
0142.1NepotismSep 8, 2008Aug 5, 2026 (rev.)Oct 5, 201017.9 years apart
0177Professional ServicesSep 8, 2008—Oct 26, 20102.1 years apart
1570Internal ControlsSep 8, 2008—Nov 9, 20102.2 years apart
6111Special Educaton Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) ProgramSep 8, 2008—Sep 9, 202517.0 years apart
6423Expenditures for Non-Employee Activities, Meals and RefreshmentsSep 8, 2008—Oct 5, 20102.1 years apart
R6111Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) ProgramSep 8, 2008—Sep 9, 2025 (rev.)17.0 years apart
R7410.01Facilities Maintenance, Repair Scheduling and AccountingSep 8, 2008—Oct 5, 20102.1 years apart
7650School Vehicle Assignment, Use, Tracking, Maintenance and AccountingSep 8, 2008 (rev.)—Sep 7, 20102.0 years apart
R8420.7Lockdown ProceduresMar 16, 2009—Apr 12, 20112.1 years apart
6471School District TravelApr 6, 2009Sep 19, 2022 (rev.)Oct 5, 201013.5 years apart
R6471School District Travel ProceduresApr 6, 2009Jun 17, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.5y gap)Oct 5, 201010.2 years apart
R2460.1Special Education Location Identification and ReferralJun 15, 2009Nov 18, 2024 (rev.)Apr 25, 2017 (rev.)15.4 years apart
R2460.16Special Education Instructional Material to Blind or Print Disabled PupilsJun 15, 2009Jun 17, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.5y gap)Oct 5, 201010.0 years apart
R3222Evaluation of Teaching Staf members, Excluding Teachers, and AdministratorsOct 19, 2009Apr 13, 2020 (rev.)—10.5 years apart
3222Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and AdministratorsOct 19, 2009Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)Mar 11, 201412.5 years apart
3159Teaching Staff Member School District Reporting ResponsibilitiesNov 16, 2009—Oct 5, 201011 months apart
R1570Internal ControlsMar 22, 2010 (rev.)—Nov 9, 20108 months apart
R5533Pupil SmokingMar 22, 2010Apr 24, 2025 (rev.)Feb 11, 2025 (rev.)15.1 years apart
5338Diabetes ManagementMar 22, 2010May 3, 2017—7.1 years apart
R6740Reserve AccountsJun 21, 2010 (rev.)—Nov 23, 20105 months apart
0144Board Member Orientation and Training—Nov 18, 2024 (rev.)Sep 21, 201014.2 years apart
R3221Evaluation of Teachers—Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)Sep 21, 201011.6 years apart
R2460.8Special Education - Free and Appropriate Public EducationMar 4, 2019 (rev.)Nov 18, 2024 (rev.)Oct 5, 201014.1 years apart
R2460.9Special Education-Transition From Early Intervention Programs to Preschool ProgramsApr 24, 2017 (rev.)—Oct 5, 20106.6 years apart
3240Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders—Jan 22, 2020 (rev.)Oct 5, 20109.3 years apart
9120Public Relations Program—Mar 18, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.3y gap)Oct 5, 20108.4 years apart
1220Employment of Chief School Administrator—Aug 5, 2026 (rev.)Oct 26, 201015.8 years apart
5460High School Graduation—Feb 22, 2023 (rev.)Oct 26, 201012.3 years apart
2431.3Heat Participation Policy for Student-Athlete SafetyNov 1, 2010Feb 17, 2021 (rev.)May 21, 201910.3 years apart
2431.4Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head InjuriesNov 1, 2010Jun 5, 2024 (rev.)Jun 24, 201413.6 years apart
6112Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant ExpendituresNov 1, 2010—Nov 23, 201022 days apart
R6112Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant ExpendituresNov 1, 2010—Sep 24, 2019 (rev.)8.9 years apart
5111Eligibility of Resident Non-Resident Pupils—Dec 17, 2025 (rev.)Nov 9, 201015.1 years apart
R8420.1Fire and Fire Drills—Jun 20, 2022 (rev.)Nov 9, 201011.6 years apart
7230Gifts, Grants, and Donations—Apr 15, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.4y gap)Jan 11, 20118.3 years apart
R2461.06Special Education Receiving Schools-Highly Qualified and Appropriately Certified StaffApr 4, 2011—Aug 23, 202211.4 years apart
R2461.09Special Education Receiving Schools-Statewide and District-wide Assessment ProgramsApr 4, 2011—Aug 23, 202211.4 years apart
R2461.10Special Education Receiving Schools-Full Educational OpportunityApr 4, 2011—Aug 23, 202211.4 years apart
6311Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal GrantsApr 4, 2011—Dec 14, 202110.7 years apart
2260Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices—Apr 24, 2025 (rev.)Apr 12, 201114.0 years apart
6360Political Contributions—Nov 10, 2021 (rev.)Apr 12, 201110.6 years apart
8420Emergency and Crisis Situations—Dec 12, 2022 (rev.)Apr 12, 201111.7 years apart
1550Equal Employment Anti-Discrimination—Jun 5, 2024 (rev.)Apr 26, 201113.1 years apart
R2431.4Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head InjuriesSep 26, 2011Jun 5, 2024 (rev.)Jun 24, 201412.7 years apart
R5519Dating Violence at SchoolFeb 13, 2012Jun 17, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.5y gap)—7.3 years apart
5519Dating Violence at SchoolFeb 13, 2012Jan 20, 2021 (rev.)Jun 24, 20148.9 years apart
1631Residency Requirement for Person Holding School District Office, Employment, or PositionMar 26, 2012—Apr 8, 20142.0 years apart
R2361Acceptable Use of Computer Networks Computers and ResourcesOct 15, 2012 (rev.)Apr 24, 2025 (rev.)—12.5 years apart
3282Use of Social Networking SitesOct 15, 2012—Apr 8, 201418 months apart
4282Use of Social Networking SitesOct 15, 2012—Apr 8, 201418 months apart
2468Independent Educational EvaluationsMar 21, 2013—Jun 24, 201415 months apart
6480Purchase of Food SuppliesMar 21, 2013—Aug 27, 20135 months apart
2622Student Assessment—Oct 17, 2022 (rev.)Apr 9, 20139.5 years apart
R2431.1Emergency Procedures for Athletic Practices and Competitions—May 5, 2021 (rev.)Aug 27, 20137.7 years apart
3232Tutoring ServicesSep 23, 2013Jul 15, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.6y gap)Jun 24, 20145.8 years apart
7522School District Provided Technology Devices to Staff MembersSep 23, 2013—Jun 24, 20149 months apart
7523School District Provided Technology Devices to PupilsSep 23, 2013—Jun 24, 20149 months apart
R3223Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant PrincipalsJan 6, 2014Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)Oct 5, 20138.5 years apart
R3224Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant PrincipalJan 6, 2014Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)Oct 5, 20138.5 years apart
3144.3Suspension Upon Certification of Tenure ChargeJan 6, 2014—Apr 22, 20143 months apart
3144.12Certificaton of Tenure Charges - InefficiencyJan 6, 2014—Mar 11, 20142 months apart
3224Evaluation of Prinicpals, Vice Principals, and Assistant PrincipalsJan 6, 2014Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)Mar 11, 20148.3 years apart
3372Teaching Satff Member Tenure AcquisitionJan 6, 2014—Apr 22, 20143 months apart
3373Tenure Upon Transfer or PromotionJan 6, 2014—Apr 22, 20143 months apart
R4146Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff MemberJan 6, 2014 (rev.)Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)—8.3 years apart
0153Annual Appointments—May 16, 2022 (rev.)Mar 11, 20148.2 years apart
R1240Evaluation of Superintendent—Apr 15, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.4y gap)Mar 11, 20145.1 years apart
1240Evaluation of Superintendent—Apr 15, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.4y gap)Mar 11, 20145.1 years apart
3142Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Member—Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)Mar 11, 20148.1 years apart
3221Evaluation of Teachers—Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)Mar 11, 20148.1 years apart
3223Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals—Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)Mar 11, 20148.1 years apart
4146Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Member—Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)Mar 11, 20148.1 years apart
4125Employment of Support Staff Members—Nov 10, 2021 (rev.)Apr 22, 20147.6 years apart
0141Board Member Number and Term—Nov 18, 2024 (rev.)May 20, 201410.5 years apart
0143Board Member Election and Appointment—Nov 18, 2024 (rev.)May 20, 201410.5 years apart
6511Direct DepositJul 21, 2014—May 20, 20142 months apart
8507BREAKFAST OFFER VERSUS SERVE (OVS)—Apr 16, 2018 (reset-uncertain, 1.4y gap)May 20, 20143.9 years apart
2431Athletic Competition—May 5, 2021 (rev.)Jun 24, 20146.9 years apart
5350Pupil Suicide Prevention—Jan 22, 2020 (rev.)Jun 24, 20145.6 years apart
5533Pupil Smoking—Jul 15, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.6y gap)Jun 24, 20145.1 years apart
R2417Pupil Intervention and Referral ServicesOct 20, 2014 (rev.)—Sep 9, 2014 (rev.)41 days apart
R2481Home or Out-of-School Instruction for General Education Pupils—Nov 18, 2024 (rev.)Sep 9, 2014 (rev.)10.2 years apart
R2412HOME INSTRUCTION DUE TO HEALTH CONDITION—Nov 18, 2024 (rev.)Sep 9, 2014 (rev.)10.2 years apart
3283Electronic Communications Between Teaching Staff Members and StudentsOct 20, 2014—Oct 21, 20141 day apart
4283Electronic Communications Between Support Staff Members and StudentsOct 20, 2014—Oct 21, 20141 day apart
R5612Assaults on District Board of Education Members or EmployeesOct 20, 2014Jun 17, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.5y gap)—4.7 years apart
R5613Removal of Students for Assaults with Weapons OffensesOct 20, 2014Jun 17, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.5y gap)—4.7 years apart
5339Screening for DyslexiaJan 5, 2015Jul 15, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.6y gap)Jan 6, 20154.5 years apart
5756Transgender StudentsJan 5, 2015Apr 15, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.4y gap)—4.3 years apart
5305Health Services PersonnelMay 16, 2023—Jan 6, 20158.4 years apart
5530Substance Abuse—Sep 23, 2019 (rev.)Jan 6, 2015 (rev.)4.7 years apart
5337Service AnimalsJan 25, 2016—Feb 23, 201629 days apart
0167Public Participation in Board Meetings—Oct 18, 2021 (rev.)Mar 8, 2016 (rev.)5.6 years apart
R1530Equal Employment OpportunitiesJul 28, 2016 (rev.)Jun 5, 2024 (rev.)—7.9 years apart
R2200Curriculum ContentJul 28, 2016 (rev.)Nov 18, 2024 (rev.)—8.3 years apart
R2423Bilingual and ESL EducationJul 28, 2016 (rev.)Jun 5, 2024 (rev.)Apr 9, 20247.9 years apart
3125.2Employment of Substitute TeachersSep 26, 2016—Nov 19, 20193.1 years apart
7481Unmanned Aircraft SystemsSep 26, 2016—Sep 24, 20193.0 years apart
8454Management of PediculosisSep 26, 2016May 3, 2017—7 months apart
2415.30Title I Education Stability for Children in Foster CareNov 21, 2016Dec 16, 2019Mar 28, 20173.1 years apart
R2418Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - StudentsFeb 13, 2017—Mar 28, 201743 days apart
5330.04Administering an Opioid AntidoteFeb 13, 2017Dec 17, 2025 (rev.)Mar 28, 20178.8 years apart
R8330Student RecordsFeb 13, 2017 (rev.)—Mar 28, 2017 (rev.)43 days apart
2418SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 - STUDENTS—Dec 16, 2019Mar 28, 20172.7 years apart
R2460Special EducationApr 24, 2017 (rev.)Mar 29, 2017Apr 25, 201727 days apart
R2460.15Special Education - In Service Training Needs for Professional and Paraprofessional StaffApr 24, 2017Mar 29, 2017Apr 25, 201727 days apart
8350Records RetentionApr 24, 2017Mar 16, 2020May 9, 20172.9 years apart
7424Bed BugsSep 11, 2017May 3, 2017—4 months apart
1511Board of Education Website AccessibilitySep 11, 2017—Apr 29, 20257.6 years apart
R3126District Mentoring ProgramSep 11, 2017 (rev.)—Sep 24, 2019 (rev.)2.0 years apart
R3240Professional Development for Teachers and School LeadersSep 11, 2017 (rev.)—Nov 14, 2017 (rev.)2 months apart
R5610Suspension ProceduresSep 11, 2017 (rev.)Jul 17, 2023 (rev.)Aug 18, 2020 (rev.)5.8 years apart
7461District Sustainability PolicySep 11, 2017—Feb 23, 20213.5 years apart
0169.02Board Member Use of Social NetworksMar 12, 2018Nov 18, 2024 (rev.)—6.7 years apart
7425Lead Testing of Water in Schools—Feb 19, 2020Apr 25, 201822 months apart
1613Disclosure and Review of Applicant’s Employment HistoryOct 29, 2018Dec 17, 2018—49 days apart
8561PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS—Dec 12, 2018Dec 15, 20202.0 years apart
R5330.04Administering an Opioid AntidoteMar 4, 2019Dec 17, 2025 (rev.)Jan 28, 20256.8 years apart
R5330Administration of MedicatonMar 4, 2019 (rev.)Jul 15, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.6y gap)—4 months apart
R5611Removal of Students for Firearms OffensesMar 4, 2019 (rev.)Jun 17, 2019 (reset-uncertain, 2.5y gap)Nov 19, 2019 (rev.)9 months apart
5330.01Administration of Medical Cannabis—Dec 20, 2021 (rev.)Sep 24, 20192.2 years apart
R5530SUBSTANCE ABUSE—Oct 16, 2023 (rev.)Sep 24, 2019 (rev.)4.1 years apart
R5111Eligibility of Resident Nonresident Students—Nov 15, 2023 (rev.)Nov 19, 2019 (rev.)4.0 years apart
9400News Media Relations—Feb 19, 2020 (rev.)Nov 19, 20193 months apart
1642EARNED SICK LEAVE LAW—Nov 10, 2021Nov 19, 20192.0 years apart
R8600STUDENT TRANSPORTATION—Jun 17, 2026 (rev.)Nov 19, 2019 (rev.)6.6 years apart
R5513Care of School PropertySep 7, 2022Dec 16, 2019 (rev.)—2.7 years apart
3160Physical Examination—Feb 19, 2020 (rev.)Sep 10, 20244.6 years apart
R5200AttendanceAug 17, 2020 (rev.)—Sep 10, 2024 (rev.)4.1 years apart
0143.2STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION—Aug 17, 2020Apr 29, 20254.7 years apart
R5320Immunization—Feb 17, 2021 (rev.)Aug 18, 2020 (rev.)6 months apart
5320Immunization—Feb 17, 2021 (rev.)Aug 18, 20206 months apart
5330.05Seizure Action Plan (1)Dec 14, 2020May 5, 2021—5 months apart
6470.01Electronic Funds Transfer and Claimant CertificationDec 14, 2020May 5, 2021Dec 15, 20205 months apart
R6470.01Electronic Funds Transfer and Claimant CertificationDec 14, 2020May 5, 2021May 28, 20254.5 years apart
R7440School SecurityDec 14, 2020 (rev.)Apr 19, 2021 (rev.)May 28, 2025 (rev.)4.5 years apart
R7510Use of School FacilitiesDec 14, 2020 (rev.)May 5, 2021 (rev.)Feb 11, 2025 (rev.)4.2 years apart
2451ADULT HIGH SCHOOL—Apr 19, 2021Dec 15, 20204 months apart
R5330.05SEIZURE ACTION PLAN—May 5, 2021Dec 15, 20205 months apart
1643Family Leave—Dec 20, 2021Sep 9, 20213 months apart
2421Career and Technical EducationSep 13, 2021Dec 20, 2021Sep 9, 20213 months apart
R3142Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff MemberSep 13, 2021 (rev.)Apr 13, 2022 (rev.)—7 months apart
R7432Eye Protection PracticesSep 27, 2021 (rev.)Feb 22, 2023 (rev.)Sep 21, 202117 months apart
2425Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction ProgramOct 25, 2021Apr 19, 2023 (rev.)Dec 14, 202118 months apart
6115.01FEDERAL AWARDS/FUNDS INTERNAL CONTROLS – ALLOWABILITY OF COSTS—Sep 19, 2022Dec 14, 20219 months apart
6115.02FEDERAL AWARDS/FUNDS INTERNAL CONTROLS – MANDATORY DISCLOSURES—Sep 19, 2022Dec 14, 20219 months apart
6115.03FEDERAL AWARDS/FUNDS INTERNAL CONTROLS – CONFLICT OF INTEREST—Sep 19, 2022Dec 14, 20219 months apart
R2622Student AssessmentApr 4, 2022Feb 22, 2023Mar 8, 202212 months apart
5541Anti-HazingApr 4, 2022Sep 19, 2022Mar 8, 20226 months apart
R2460.30Additional Compensatory Special Education and Related ServicesApr 4, 2022Nov 18, 2024 (rev.)—2.6 years apart
2416.01Postnatal Accommodations for StudentsJun 6, 2022Dec 12, 2022Jun 21, 20226 months apart
2415.50MONTCLAIR TITLE I – SCHOOL PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT—Feb 22, 2023Oct 11, 20224 months apart
4217Use of Corporal PunishmentMay 16, 2023Dec 18, 2023Mar 25, 202522 months apart
R5310Health ServicesMay 16, 2023 (rev.)Dec 18, 2023 (rev.)Mar 25, 2025 (rev.)22 months apart
R2419School Threat Assessment TeamOct 3, 2023Sep 18, 2023 (rev.)Oct 17, 202329 days apart
2419School Threat Assessment TeamOct 3, 2023Sep 18, 2023 (rev.)Oct 17, 202329 days apart
1642.01Sick LeaveOct 3, 2023—Oct 17, 202314 days apart
R7610Vandalism—Jun 5, 2024 (rev.)May 28, 2025 (rev.)12 months apart
1552SEXUAL HARASSMENT - STAFF—Aug 5, 2026Feb 24, 20265 months apart

Known limits:

  1. Roughly 15-17% of each district's manual carries no parseable date at all (Glen Ridge 14.0%, Montclair 16.2%, Bloomfield 15.7%) and is excluded from every chart on this page; most of those are Regulations, which the vendor's own template doesn't always give an “Adopted:” line.
  2. Montclair's Dec 12, 2016 wholesale re-adoption overwrites each policy's individual pre-2016 history, so every comparison here uses only dates after each district's own baseline day.
  3. 16 of Montclair's policies compared here show a gap of more than a year between when the record entered its current manual (Dec 2016) and when it was next given an Adopted date — for those, Montclair's real first action on that policy isn't visible in this data and may predate what's shown (flagged individually above).
  4. Table-of-contents and front-matter pages are excluded from every district's count: 1 for Glen Ridge, 22 for Montclair, 20 for Bloomfield.
  5. These are snapshots of what each district's published manual showed on the crawl date (2026-09-02), not a live feed.

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