Where Did Our School District Money Go...Exactly?

About this episode

The episode discusses the financial issues facing the school district with journalist Andrew Rice, alongside local news updates and a preview of an upcoming street safety episode.

With the high-stakes school vote looming—or maybe not, thanks to a new lawsuit —we sit down with New York Magazine journalist Andrew Rice to figure out exactly where the school district's money went. We also talk a bit about local news collaboration and why it benefits everyone. Plus, a heartbreaking preview of next week's street safety episode with NPR's David Folkenflik, and a packed local news roundup. The "Missing" Money: Andrew Rice New York Magazine contributing editor and local dad Andrew Rice joins us to discuss his new Substack, My Montclair Education . We dive deep into his look at the district's budget crisis, exploring the structural math, the impact of COVID-era hiring sprees, soaring transportation costs, and the chaotic tenure of the former Business Administrator. A Tragic Warning: Street Safety We share a powerful preview of next week's interview with NPR media reporter and longtime resident David Folkenflik , who experienced the unthinkable when his mother was killed crossing the street outside his house. He shares his warnings about Montclair's dangerous intersections and the aggressive driving culture plaguing our residential neighborhoods. Local Beat: Gill…

People in this episode

Guest: Andrew Rice

Topics covered

• school district budget
• local news
• street safety
• COVID-era hiring
• Montclair community

Keywords

• school district money
• budget crisis
• local news collaboration
• street safety
• Montclair

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Magazine, Montclair Fire Department

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