Several changes made to Montclair school district calendar
School board members acknowledge a lack of communication about the revisions.
Montclair Education Association
Half of nonrenewed Montclair schools staff rehired
Of the 83 staff members nonrenewed in May, 21 teachers and 23 paraprofessionals will be back in the fall, according to Montclair Education Association President Cathy Kondreck.
MEA declares solidarity with LGBTQIA students (Town Square)
The MEA says Gay-Straight Alliance advisers have helped provide safe spaces for students.
Montclair Education Association to celebrate Juneteenth with book giveaway
The books will feature marginalized experiences to engage readers of different ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
Union head: Sorry I tried to collaborate with Montclair schools
Cathy Kondreck of the Montclair Education Association says communication with the district has broken down.
Parents, students worry Montclair schools are gutting the arts
But district officials say programming will not be affected by staff cuts.
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.
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.
Some early support for Montclair schools’ $190M capital plan
But some community leaders are holding off for more information.
Masks will be optional for Montclair students, staff and visitors starting Monday
Subject to change pending case counts, Superintendent Jonathan Ponds said in a message Tuesday.