She says township attorney deemed there was no conflict with votes.
Montclair Board of School Estimate
Reasons Montclair voters chose to have an elected school board
Activists and community leaders point to changing demographics, dissatisfaction with the status quo and Mayor Sean Spiller’s role as the NJEA head.
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.
That plan to OK $15.5M in Montclair school repairs before the election? Time’s up
The Board of School Estimate will continue work on a $15.5 million bond plan if Montclair remains a Type I district.
Time could be running out to OK $15.5M HVAC work at Montclair schools
Election might upend process for school bonds, and there are open questions about the process ahead.
Montclair Board of School Estimate to review $60M facilities work Thursday
Upgrades across district, including on aging ventilation systems.
Montclair officials: We need details to advance $60M schools plan
Board of School Estimate waiting on district, Hurlock says
Questions remain about dozens of staff positions in Montclair schools budget
“Ladies and gentlemen, this budget makes me incredibly sad,” teacher Margie Saraco said.
Board of School Estimate talks long-term facility projects
Also discussed at the meeting was a recently approved proposal to embark on an Energy Savings Improvement Plan, a series of energy upgrades at the schools that would help the district save money on utility bills in the long run.
Montclair approves 2020-2021 school budget
Montclair has adopted its $136,339,182 school budget for the 2020-2021 school year, in a budget season that was complicated by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Montclair school budget vote scheduled for April 4
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The Montclair Board of Education is expected to vote on the district’s $128,320,769 million budget on Thursday, April 4. At a Monday, April 1, meeting, officials […]
Part-time kindergarten paraprofessionals will stay on in Montclair schools
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The Montclair school district has decided to keep four part-time kindergarten paraprofessionals whose jobs were facing elimination due to an over-$2 million budget hole. Superintendent Kendra […]
$2 million for school repairs approved
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The Montclair Board of School Estimate approved a $2 million bond for staircase repairs and asbestos removal at Montclair High School Tuesday night, Jan. 15. […]
Montclair Board of School Estimate Ponders Capital Budget Expenditures, Suit From Montclair Kids First
Total amount of the plan is $5.4 million annually.