“This investment in our schools is not only the necessary and right thing to do, but it is the financially sound and smart thing to do,” Brendan Gill writes.
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Montclair leaders and local organizations weigh in on school bond referendum
Some voice support, some don’t but explain why and some stay silent.
What is MEA’s position on referendum? (Letter to the Editor)
“I believe that deferred maintenance also leads to additional costs because building construction and maintenance always increases in cost,” James E. Harris writes.
A poor learning environment (Letter to the Editor)
The state of school infrastructure in the United States is dismal by any measure. Across the country we have watched as teachers and students have protested conditions in buildings. School […]
The planets are in alignment (Letter to the Editor)
“We must provide facilities reasonably calculated to meet all of our goals,” Stuart Rubin writes. “We can and must do it all, for all of our kids.”
Schools in desperate need (Letter to the Editor)
“As a town we have the opportunity to significantly improve our schools while sharing the costs,” Juliet Jones writes.
Minimize tax hike – rebuild schools! (Letter to the Editor)
Tessie Thomas urges a yes vote on the school bond referendum.
Environmental aspects of school bond referendum (Letter to the Editor)
“With advocacy and hard work, we can insist that Montclair be a beacon for climate justice and equity,” Ivy Sheibar writes.
Montclair PTA Council running campaign for Montclair schools referendum
The group has created a website, distributed fliers, lawn signs and more.
Montclair school board candidates discuss their backgrounds, thoughts on referendum
Yvonne W. Bouknight, Brian Fleischer, Monk Inyang and Noah Gale are running for three seats.
Montclair school officials discuss plan for transparency if bond referendum passes
Discuss asbestos mitigation and what happens if costs are higher than expected.
Montclair school district leaders continue to stress the importance of bond referendum
Repairs will go towards large infrastructure repairs, but also creating 21st century classrooms.
Parents question why Montclair schools referendum projects were not tackled earlier
Average tax increase would equal to less than cup of coffee, supporters say.
Montclair’s League of Women Voters and NAACP hold referendum session
School officials share how referendum came to be, how projects were prioritized.