East Orange School Superintendent Christopher Irving continues to receive criticism from some concerned parents over the decision to lay off 75 staff members, including teachers earlier this school year.

Many gathered last night for a monthly school board meeting, where Irving continued to explain that the district lacks the funding to pay those who were let go.

Irving took the position last summer and almost immediately announced there was a budget shortfall and changes were necessary.

Parents worry that the decision has left their children lacking in the classroom.

The superintendent says he now plans to put together a Budget Task Force which will include community members.

News 12 New Jersey's Tony Caputo is in East Orange this morning with live updates on News 12.