Wealthy New Jersey Suburb Cuts Over 100 School Jobs on Shortfall

An affluent school district in New Jersey is cutting staff and eyeing a property tax hike to address a nearly $20 million surprise budget hole uncovered this summer.

Montclair Public Schools announced it terminated or eliminated the position of 103 employees on Thursday. Staff is required to get 60 days notice of any reductions, so the cuts will be effective on Dec. 31.

“The process of making and communicating staffing reductions is incredibly difficult,” said Superintendent Ruth Turner. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to fiscal responsibility and educational excellence for our students.”

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