Eric Scherzer

Company to oversee six-year project to upgrade and repair Montclair schools.

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

Board members Yvonne W. Bouknight, Brian Fleischer and Monk Inyang sworn in.

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

The district intends to change the way it conducts its lottery for the free preschool program.

Black and Hispanic students, economically disadvantaged students, and others fall behind.

Some voice support, some don’t but explain why and some stay silent.

Discuss asbestos mitigation and what happens if costs are higher than expected.

Repairs will go towards large infrastructure repairs, but also creating 21st century classrooms.

Average tax increase would equal to less than cup of coffee, supporters say.