Explore the issues

MPACT dives into the major areas of Montclair Public Schools budget and policy so we can support smart, informed decision-making.

This is a work in progress and we will be adding materials as we go.

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Governance

Montclair BOE - Strengthening Board Governance

Open Letter to Montclair BOE re Internal Controls Oversight

MPACT Recommendations: A Work Plan for Our Schools

NJ State Monitors: What We Know & What We Don’t

academics

Coming Soon

KEy budget drivers

Open Letter to Montclair BOE re Health Benefits Contracts Issues for Oversight

Transportation 101 Explainer

Health Benefits — Coming Soon

operations

Coming Soon

Budget & Data

Budget Process 101 & Public Participation Explainer

FY2025 Audit Explainer - Coming Soon

Open Letter to MPS Recommending Budget Presentation Materials

Public-Facing Budget Materials Explainer

State & local issues

PILOT Projects:  The Choices the Township of Montclair Makes and the Hidden Costs to Our Public Schools