Monroe City School Board Meeting September 15, 2026 6:00 P.M.

The Monroe City School Board held a meeting on September 15, 2026, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed. The board approved the general fund and special revenue funds budget resolution for the revised 2025-26 budget and the beginning 2026-27 budget, with a roll call vote passing 4-2. They authorized the advertisement of bids and acquisition of two special education buses and five conventional school buses, part of a broader plan to replace 51 buses in the district's fleet, including updates on the operational status of 16 electric buses and challenges with charging stations. The board also reviewed academic program vendor selections, noting that all vendors were vetted and approved by the Louisiana Department of Education, with funding sourced from state allocations and grants. Additionally, the meeting covered funding challenges related to the Minimum Foundation Program and employee payroll timing, as well as updates on academic performance and career technical education participation.