Monroe City School Board Policy Committee Meeting - Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.

The Monroe City School Board Policy Committee met on August 6, 2026, to discuss several policy amendments and procurement-related issues. Key procurement discussions centered on proposed revisions to policy DJE, which governs purchasing and contract administration. The committee considered granting the superintendent authority to execute instructional contracts and contracts under $100,000 without full board approval to avoid delays, particularly for time-sensitive items like textbooks. There was debate about clarifying budget language to include "historical or anticipated" budget allocations to ensure contracts align with approved funding. Additionally, the committee approved policy amendments to comply with Louisiana Acts 625 and 744, which increase personal leave days for teachers and mandate paid leave for qualifying family events, respectively. The meeting also addressed transparency in financial reporting, proposing revisions to policy DIB to require online public access to budget reports. A social media policy for employees was discussed as a needed update to address inappropriate conduct online, with plans to bring recommendations to the full board. Motions to approve the leave policies passed, while some procurement policy revisions were deferred pending review of exact language. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.