New Jersey Education Association

More than two thirds of public schools reported that too few candidates were applying for open positions at their schools, according to the U.S. Education Department.

Union leaders say they have not yet been consulted.

But the group argues the real total is unknown because the NJEA's super PAC didn't say in filings which races it was supporting.

The public school district and Montclair State University had both previously said they couldn't require vaccination.

But if Murphy orders it, a requirement could be in place statewide.

They protested the big-ticket fundraiser itself, and Spiller's role as an officer in the powerful NJEA, which has supported his campaign.

Spiller used the slogan "Progress in Action" for his 2020 campaign. It's also the name of a 501(c)(4) his brother helps run.

By LOUIS C. HOCHMAN hochman@montclairlocal.news Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller is planning Monday to formally announce a task force "to facilitate a smooth return to full time in-person learning," he said in a statement Saturday. Spiller will announce the "Full Time Task Force" and an update on federal funds for schools alongside several other political leaders — 11th District Co

She'll step down as MEA president June 30.

Elections haven't taken place yet, but Spiller was the only candidate for NJEA president.