Optional masking in schools, Essex marked 'high' for transmission
School officials say they're seeing a drop in cases that isn't yet reflected in state figures.
Education
Teachers, families reel at news of 83 Montclair schools nonrenewal notices
Montclair’s school superintendent says he issued 83 nonrenewal notices to staff Friday as part of an effort to stabilize the staff size and head off substantial nonrenewals in years to come.
Montclair schools issue nonrenewal letters to 83 staffers
The Montclair Education Association called for “all hands on deck” after learning 48 paraprofessionals and 35 teachers got the notices.
Glenfield student a finalist in Alpha Phi Alpha oratorical contest
Seventh-grade student Reeves Fils-Aime gave the award money to his teacher, Scott Berman.
A show of support in Montclair for LGBTQ students, safe spaces
A response to criticisms of the school district's protocols for transgender students.
Montclair schools to bridge $3M budget deficit by cutting staff
Non-renewal notices will go out to 26 non-tenured staff members on Thursday.
$188M capital improvement plan in Montclair schools on schedule
District will expects to hear back from state about debt service relief in early August.
More Montclair schools back to masking as COVID numbers rise
School officials reported an increase in COVID-19 cases at Montclair High School, Buzz Aldrin Middle School and Hillside and Watchung elementary schools this week and have implemented 10-day masking requirements for the high school and Buzz Aldrin.
Montclair schools looking to plug $3M hole in budget
A vote on a final spending plan is expected next week. Officials say increased costs are due to transportation and inflation.
Montclair High School requiring masks for 10 days after 15 students test positive
Universal masking will be required from Wednesday, May 4 through May 13.