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.
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A show of support in Montclair for LGBTQ students, safe spaces
A response to criticisms of the school district's protocols for transgender students.
Montclair schools to bridge $3M budget deficit by cutting staff
Non-renewal notices will go out to 26 non-tenured staff members on Thursday.
Montclair schools looking to plug $3M hole in budget
A vote on a final spending plan is expected next week. Officials say increased costs are due to transportation and inflation.
Montclair schools hire acting admin, mum on Cipriano's absence
Paul Roth will serve in the position at a rate of $825 per day.
Montclair school board now eyeing a $190 million referendum
Estimated impact on average taxpayer: $870 by the fifth year.
Montclair schools now eyeing a more than $15M bonding measure
The bond proposal being developed would include more than HVAC upgrades.
Montclair schools’ masks-optional policy running smoothly, students say
More than half of high school students no longer masking, senior class president Leon Wang estimates.
Montclair police department kicks-off Law Enforcement Against Drugs program
The 10-week program focuses on how students can make smart decisions without the involvement of drugs or violence.
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.