Montclair schools 2023-24 budget proposal has a $7.5 million deficitMontclair schools 2023-24 budget proposal has a $7.5 million deficitMontclair Education Association has been excluded from budget process, union president says. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Board of Education president and vice president bid farewellBoard of Education president and vice president bid farewellLatifah Jannah and Priscilla Church thanked the community during their last public meeting. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Merit Fine Wine & Liquor owners donate school supplies to Montclair districtMerit Fine Wine & Liquor owners donate school supplies to Montclair districtSupplies will be handed out during the Montclair Education Association’s Wrap & Roll event and throughout the school year.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair leaders and local organizations weigh in on referendumMontclair leaders and local organizations weigh in on referendumSome voice support, some don’t but explain why and some stay silent. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Several changes made to Montclair school district calendarSeveral changes made to Montclair school district calendarSchool board members acknowledge a lack of communication about the revisions. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Half of nonrenewed Montclair schools staff rehired Half of nonrenewed Montclair schools staff rehired Of the 83 staff members nonrenewed in May, 21 teachers and 23 paraprofessionals will be back in the fall, according to Montclair Education Association President Cathy Kondreck. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Union head: Sorry I tried to collaborate with Montclair schoolsUnion head: Sorry I tried to collaborate with Montclair schoolsCathy Kondreck of the Montclair Education Association says communication with the district has broken down.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Parents, students worry Montclair schools are gutting the artsParents, students worry Montclair schools are gutting the artsBut district officials say programming will not be affected by staff cuts. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair schools issue nonrenewal letters to 83 staffers 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. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
A show of support in Montclair for LGBTQ students, safe spacesA show of support in Montclair for LGBTQ students, safe spacesA response to criticisms of the school district's protocols for transgender students. Talia WienerTalia Wiener