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State funding part of initiative for full-day preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds by 2030.

But district officials say programming will not be affected by staff cuts.

Non-renewal notices will go out to 26 non-tenured staff members on Thursday.

Estimated impact on average taxpayer: $870 by the fifth year.

Identification process will balance qualifying factors, include referrals, school administrators say.

Parents, board members share thoughts on optional versus mandatory.

The board might also consider other priority infrastructure work, and work supporting educational advancements.

Hundreds petitioned for the day off.

Two seats will be up for election March 8.

Some neighboring districts, including East Orange, have switched to remote instruction