Christina Hunt

Montclair Education Association has been excluded from budget process, union president says.

Firm’s bid, $3.1M, was much lower than those of its competitors, board says.

District anticipated interest rate of 4.2% — bond sold to RBC Capital Market with a rate of 3.52%.

Four Montclair residents chosen to advise district on bids for construction management.

Board member Eric Scherzer says district did not answer his questions or share applicant documents with board.