MEA declares solidarity with LGBTQIA students (Town Square)MEA declares solidarity with LGBTQIA students (Town Square)The MEA says Gay-Straight Alliance advisers have helped provide safe spaces for students.Montclair Local Letters and OpinionMontclair Local Letters and Opinion
Montclair Education Association to celebrate Juneteenth with book giveawayMontclair Education Association to celebrate Juneteenth with book giveawayThe books will feature marginalized experiences to engage readers of different ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Union head: Sorry I tried to collaborate with Montclair schoolsUnion head: Sorry I tried to collaborate with Montclair schoolsCathy Kondreck of the Montclair Education Association says communication with the district has broken down.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
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
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
Masks will be optional for Montclair students, staff and visitors starting MondayMasks will be optional for Montclair students, staff and visitors starting MondaySubject to change pending case counts, Superintendent Jonathan Ponds said in a message Tuesday.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Still no word on mask mandates for Montclair schools after NJ rule expiresStill no word on mask mandates for Montclair schools after NJ rule expiresUnion leaders say they have not yet been consulted.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair schools staff: Classroom temperatures get as low as 40s, 50sMontclair schools staff: Classroom temperatures get as low as 40s, 50sDistrict administrators say they respond to complaints, are working against the limits of an aging HVAC system. Talia WienerTalia Wiener