School board expects to hear soon about bond reimbursementSchool board expects to hear soon about bond reimbursementCost of long term facilities plan could be reduced by a third for taxpayers. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair school district hires new business administratorMontclair school district hires new business administratorBoard member Eric Scherzer says district did not answer his questions or share applicant documents with board.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Who’s in charge of Montclair schools? No one (On the Other Hand)Who’s in charge of Montclair schools? No one (On the Other Hand)Richie Chevat says the Board of Education seems unwilling or unable to manage the superintendent through "total chaos."Richie ChevatRichie Chevat
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
Teachers, families reel at news of 83 Montclair schools nonrenewal noticesTeachers, families reel at news of 83 Montclair schools nonrenewal noticesMontclair’s school superintendent says he issued 83 nonrenewal notices to staff Friday as part of an effort to stabilize the staff size and head off substantial nonrenewals in years to come. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair schools to bridge $3M budget deficit by cutting staffMontclair schools to bridge $3M budget deficit by cutting staffNon-renewal notices will go out to 26 non-tenured staff members on Thursday. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
$188M capital improvement plan in Montclair schools on schedule$188M capital improvement plan in Montclair schools on scheduleDistrict will expects to hear back from state about debt service relief in early August.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair school board’s capital improvement plan moves forwardMontclair school board’s capital improvement plan moves forwardApplications will be submitted to N.J. by May 5, for reimbursement of between 28% and 34% Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Some early support for Montclair schools’ $190M capital plan Some early support for Montclair schools’ $190M capital plan But some community leaders are holding off for more information.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair school board now eyeing a $190 million referendumMontclair school board now eyeing a $190 million referendumEstimated impact on average taxpayer: $870 by the fifth year. Talia WienerTalia Wiener