🚨The decision to close schools was made early Monday morning

🚨Superintendent Damen G. Cooper did not disclose details of a 'security concern'

🚨Cooper apologized for the inconvenience to parents


UPDATE: NJ teacher arrested after bonkers video, 'terroristic threat' closes schools

A "security concern" closed schools in Montclair several hours before classes were scheduled to start on Monday morning.

In a message on the district website, Interim Superintendent Damen G. Cooper said the district became aware of a "potential threat" and contacted police. Cooper said he could not disclose details of the threat and said the district is following the guidance of Montclair police.

An updated message at 9:45 a.m. said the threat had been "neutralized."

"I understand that this last-minute closure may cause inconvenience, but the safety of our students, staff, and entire school community is our highest priority," Cooper said. "The concern is isolated to Montclair Schools and does not affect surrounding communities or institutions."

Mayor Dr Renee Baskerville on her Facebook page said there there is "no active threat" and assured residents they could safely go about their business.

"We believe that what may have posed a threat is now resolved...but will continue to monitor the situation," Baskerville wrote/

Montclair police and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office are investigating the threat.

The Montclair school district comprises 12 schools with an enrollment of 6,216 as of the 2022-23 academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

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