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Statement to BOSE 4/5/21

April 14, 2021

Good evening. On behalf of the Montclair PTA Council, we would like to thank the Board of School Estimates for its service and thoughtfulness in reviewing the proposed budget. PTAC recognizes that this proposed budget has been a painful one to contemplate, as the targeted $3.7 million for reductions in staff salaries will likely affect…

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PTAC Statement at BOE Meeting of 1/20/21

March 14, 2021

I’m Deborah Villarreal-Hadley, President of the Montclair PTA Council whose mission it is to represent all of our schools as we advocate for the needs of all our students. I’d like to start by thanking the board for the support of Dr. Ponds. My statement is on behalf of the PTAC Executive Board in response…

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Safely Returning to Our Schools – 10/26/20

October 27, 2020

The Montclair PTA Council recognizes the complexity and difficulty faced by all interested parties in the district during this very difficult time as they make decisions about whether to return to school in person and how to safely do so. PTAC must advocate for ALL of our families in deciding what is best for their…

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National PTA Grant Application

July 9, 2020

REASONING The Montclair public school district has approximately 6800 students, with 1350 children in the K-2 years. We are a highly diverse district– approximately 44% of our school population identifies as Black or African-American, Hispanic or Multi-racial. Approximately 15% of our children receive free or reduced price school lunch. In determining the best focus for…

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Outcome report reveals more applications, but fewer acceptances for Class of 2019

December 21, 2019

An article in the Montclair Local discussed a report given to the Board of Education during the December 4th.  The report may be found here.  Video of the meeting may be found here. The report described the next steps in life being taken by the June, 2019 graduates of Montclair High School. It should be noted…

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