On Friday, May 29th, Judge Thomas Moore denied Sean Spiller’s motion to dismiss the ethics and conflict of interest violations alleged by Montclair Kids First (MKF) in its formal complaint. In addition, Judge Moore ruled that the Montclair Education Association (MEA) must reasonably produce key discovery information that it had previously refused to provide MKF.
Representing MKF at the hearing was Shavar Jeffries of Lowenstein Sandler. Representing Mr. Spiller was the law firm of Zazzali, Fagella, Nowak, Kleinbaum, & Friedman.
The following is a statement from Jon Bonesteel for Montclair Kids First:
“Mr. Spiller’s ethics and conflict of interest initially began as a private matter between Montclair parents and Mr. Spiller some time ago. Rather than address, or even acknowledge, these fair concerns, Mr. Spiller and the NJEA have escalated this issue and done everything possible to defend their own interests, rather than work with the Montclair community."
“On Friday, Judge Moore denied Mr. Spiller’s motion to dismiss the ethics and conflict of interest complaints against him. This is an important first step toward bringing greater transparency to our community and we greatly appreciate Judge Moore’s commitment to a fair and equitable process."
“As the 3rd highest ranking official in the NJEA, Mr. Spiller’s fiduciary responsibility is to his union membership. Mr. Spiller has used his appointment on the Montclair Board of School Estimate to strengthen the Union he represents, and he has done so at the expense of Montclair's children and taxpayers."
"MKF will continue to shine a light on how decisions that impact our children are currently being made in Montclair, and we will use every means at our disposal to do so.”
To view the full complaint filed against Mr. Spiller’s ethical and conflict of interest violations, please go to -http://www.montclairkidsfirst.org/legal-briefs.html.
Representing MKF at the hearing was Shavar Jeffries of Lowenstein Sandler. Representing Mr. Spiller was the law firm of Zazzali, Fagella, Nowak, Kleinbaum, & Friedman.
The following is a statement from Jon Bonesteel for Montclair Kids First:
“Mr. Spiller’s ethics and conflict of interest initially began as a private matter between Montclair parents and Mr. Spiller some time ago. Rather than address, or even acknowledge, these fair concerns, Mr. Spiller and the NJEA have escalated this issue and done everything possible to defend their own interests, rather than work with the Montclair community."
“On Friday, Judge Moore denied Mr. Spiller’s motion to dismiss the ethics and conflict of interest complaints against him. This is an important first step toward bringing greater transparency to our community and we greatly appreciate Judge Moore’s commitment to a fair and equitable process."
“As the 3rd highest ranking official in the NJEA, Mr. Spiller’s fiduciary responsibility is to his union membership. Mr. Spiller has used his appointment on the Montclair Board of School Estimate to strengthen the Union he represents, and he has done so at the expense of Montclair's children and taxpayers."
"MKF will continue to shine a light on how decisions that impact our children are currently being made in Montclair, and we will use every means at our disposal to do so.”
To view the full complaint filed against Mr. Spiller’s ethical and conflict of interest violations, please go to -http://www.montclairkidsfirst.org/legal-briefs.html.
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