School board committee meeting notes often not shared with publicSchool board committee meeting notes often not shared with publicThe reports are not required, but provide insight into board conversations and processes. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair High School’s Class of 2022 faced a ‘unique’ four yearsMontclair High School’s Class of 2022 faced a ‘unique’ four yearsFrom collapsed stairs to COVID-19, the seniors have learned many lessons. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
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
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 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
Investigator looking into allegation of ‘discriminatory statements’ by Montclair schools stafferInvestigator looking into allegation of ‘discriminatory statements’ by Montclair schools stafferBy TALIA WIENER wiener@montclairlocal.news The independent consultant hired by the Montclair school district earlier this month is investigating a complaint alleging discriminatory statements made by a Montclair school district staff member...Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Changes to Montclair’s gifted and talented program aim for equityChanges to Montclair’s gifted and talented program aim for equityIdentification process will balance qualifying factors, include referrals, school administrators say. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Watchung playground, field upgrades are schools ‘looking to the future,’ leaders sayWatchung playground, field upgrades are schools ‘looking to the future,’ leaders sayWork is celebrated as community coming together, investing in infrastructure. Talia WienerTalia Wiener