Monroe County Schools Live Stream

The Monroe County Schools board meeting on August 12, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key highlights included the approval of field trip and fundraiser requests, recognition of transportation department staff, and updates on academic performance. Significant procurement activity involved the recommendation and unanimous approval of Parish Construction as the construction manager at risk for the new Mary Persons High School project following a competitive RFP process. The board also reviewed and approved a capital outlay project application for $10.5 million in state funding for school facilities. Additionally, the board approved continuing a contract with Qualified Staffing Services as the third-party vendor overseeing school nutrition staffing after a rebid process. Financial updates covered bond sales totaling approximately $96.5 million for school construction projects, with favorable bond ratings and a detailed repayment schedule presented by the district's financial advisors. The board also approved the FY27 Perkins budget for career and technical education programs and adopted the annual training plan for board members. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement projects, vendor selections, budget allocations, and financial planning for ongoing and future school infrastructure and services.