Laura Hertzog Resigns, Blasts ‘Toxicity’ On Montclair Board Of Ed

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair Board of Education member Laura Hertzog resigned during the board’s meeting last week.

Hertzog, a former BOE president, had some harsh words of criticism for the other board members, TAP Into Montclair reported. (Read the full article here)

“Sadly, when I see this almost comical and hypocritical behavior, and ongoing pettiness, I must accept that the hard work that I have done to help change things has basically meant nothing,” Hertzog said. “I understand that despite my best efforts, I am unable to change the toxicity that I have experienced while volunteering on this board. I have spent four years dealing with people who present once face behind closed doors and a very different one when the light is shining on them. So it is best if I remove myself from this situation and allow those who have repeatedly felt comfortable behaving this way to remain with our newer members.”

Watch a video of the May 16 board meeting here.

The current members of the board include president Eve Robinson, vice-president Latifah Jannah, Priscilla Church, Alfred Davis Jr., Jessica de Koninck and Anne Mernin.

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