Schools
BOE Completes Background Checks
Montville's representatives say they're in the clear—unlike hundreds of school board members who need to resign for not complying with a new state law.
More than 300 school board members in New Jersey due to not having criminal background checks completed by the end of 2011 as required by a new law.
The state has said it may release the names of affected school board members Friday, according to news reports.
If it does, don't expect any Montville school board members to be on the list.
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The topic came up at Thursday's meeting and board members said they have taken care of the necessary paperwork and haven't received word of any issues.
The state said it sent letters to board members whose paperwork wasn't submitted.
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