Montclair Public Schools Board of Education (3 seats)

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Andrew W. Gideon is a longtime Montclair schools volunteer who served on a citizen committee that reviewed the district budget line by line. He wants clearer, timelier reports to the board and progress on closing the achievement gap.

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Ayelet Haran is a Montclair parent of two young children in the district who has urged residents to move past bitter fights over the school budget. She campaigns on a transparent, accountable, and effective school board.

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Brandie Bookhart is a Montclair parent who has spoken at school board meetings about how students are treated in district schools. She campaigns on community, accountability, and partnership.

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Corey Pierson is a Montclair parent with children at three district schools. He sits on the steering committee of Save Montclair Schools, a parent group that backed the 2026 school tax vote to limit budget cuts.

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David Moon is a Montclair resident who has written that the town's schools get less state and federal aid than nearby districts. He campaigns on student achievement, transparency, and accountability.

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George Simpson is a Montclair parent who has worked as a bank copywriter and freelance creative director. He calls for a more accountable school board that works closely with parents, teachers, and students.

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Richard Reynics is a Montclair parent and sales operations executive who served on the Hardyston Township school board from 2005 to 2007. He sits on the steering committee of a parent group that backed the 2026 school tax vote.