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
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
Montclair schools looking to plug $3M hole in budgetMontclair schools looking to plug $3M hole in budgetA vote on a final spending plan is expected next week. Officials say increased costs are due to transportation and inflation.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair schools hire acting admin, mum on Cipriano's absenceMontclair schools hire acting admin, mum on Cipriano's absencePaul Roth will serve in the position at a rate of $825 per day.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
Montclair schools now eyeing a more than $15M bonding measureMontclair schools now eyeing a more than $15M bonding measureThe bond proposal being developed would include more than HVAC upgrades. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair schools’ masks-optional policy running smoothly, students sayMontclair schools’ masks-optional policy running smoothly, students sayMore than half of high school students no longer masking, senior class president Leon Wang estimates.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair police department kicks-off Law Enforcement Against Drugs programMontclair police department kicks-off Law Enforcement Against Drugs programThe 10-week program focuses on how students can make smart decisions without the involvement of drugs or violence.Montclair LocalMontclair Local
Montclair schools hire another independent investigator — but for what?Montclair schools hire another independent investigator — but for what?The last time the district hired an investigator, it was over the explosive "whistleblower" report alleging years of abusive treatment and neglected maintenance.Talia WienerTalia Wiener