Monroe City School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Monroe City School Board meeting, November 11, 2026. The board discussed school-bus procurement after a speaker questioned why only one bid had been received. District staff said pre-owned buses were being pursued as a more cost-effective option given fleet needs and the 20-year bus phase-out requirement. The superintendent reported that four of seven new buses and a maintenance truck had been delivered and were in service; no vendor, contract number, or purchase amount was stated. The district also reported receiving a $50,000 grant through the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security for security and facility improvements.

The board approved a social-media policy on first reading with an added reference to an existing policy on posting identifiable student images. A discussion about employee compensation for co-curricular and extracurricular sponsorships did not result in a vote; members directed that the issue be developed through the policy and finance committees, including review of compensation amounts and budget impacts, with a goal of returning recommendations by the December meeting. The board also approved the 2026–27 pupil progression plan. No other specific contract awards or purchasing decisions were identified.