renaissance at rand middle school

A judge has confirmed an arbitration decision reinstating former principal Joseph Putrino.

Montclair school district had challenged arbitrator’s ruling.

Plans to repeat monthly for the rest of the school year.

Land acknowledgment ceremony held in October.

Arbitrator ruled last month that former principal Joseph Putrino be reinstated.

Putrino was placed on administrative leave in 2020 following a presentation some found offensive.

Projects explored solutions to social problems, including turning exercise into energy.

The position has been vacant since earlier this year.

Ten students designed a lego robot and proposed a transportation solution.

Duo helped expand the district's ProjectCSGirls club -- and now, its dozen members are all earning accolades for their inventions.