The Montclair Board of Education expects to have a replacement in place by Feb. 5.
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Montclair school board will seek someone to fill the late Alfred Davis Jr.’s seat
It’s unclear what happens once the role is filled — for instance, whether that person will serve until March or November.
Montclair’s Dr. Alfred Davis Jr. remembered as a pioneer with a warm smile
By DIEGO JESUS BARTESAGHI MENA bartesaghi@montclairlocal.news Pastor Ryan Faison told those gathered at Christ Church in Rockaway Friday they have a bond. “We have been blessed to share the common […]
‘Congrats’ — you’ve delayed Montclair school repairs a year (Letter to the editor)
David Grill says if and when repairs do come, they’ll be more expensive, too.
For some parents, frustration over Montclair public schools’ COVID-19 policies
Even some parents with expertise say they feel unheard. But district leaders say they’re listening to community input.
How will Montclair BOE fill open seat after Alfred Davis’ death? It’s an ‘unusual situation’
“You can have an interview process, you can have a selection process where you identify candidates, you can have a nominating committee, you can draw names out of a hat,” the board was told.
Dr. Alfred Davis Jr. was a kind man, a leader and an inspiration (Letter to the editor)
“His impact went beyond his volunteer work and successful business,” Councilman David Cummings writes. “He inspired many by the way he lived.”
Montclair will elect 2 school board members March 8 — but big bond will wait
Board president Latifah Jannah said a bond vote next November is possible.
In Montclair, our very own Brexit (On The Other Hand)
“There’s always an axe to grind,” Richie Chevat says, “and it’s called always chop, cut or slash.”
Thanks, Montclair Local, for great referendum coverage (Letter to the editor)
Writer Stuart Rubin says he’d be hard-pressed not to make another donation to help “Save Montclair Local.”
Montclair has spoken — Listen to your constituents (Letter to the editor)
Jonathan Bellack writes that this Election Day, incumbent powers learned what happens when they ignore constituents.
Lots of open questions as Montclair moves to elected school board
The seven-member board must grow to nine, but rules for the election timeline are unclear. And it’s not known if or when the board might ask voters to bond for big capital improvements.
Elected or appointed Montclair BOE: A breakdown of the big decision
Advocates for all sides talk about accountability, representation, protecting what makes Montclair special — but they disagree sharply on how to ensure or protect those values.
An elected Montclair school board is an empowered one
Sergio Gonzalez says he admires his former BOE colleagues for authorizing the schools superintendent to sue the Montclair Education Association, but it would have been easier with an elected board.