The Monroe City School Board voted Tuesday not to sponsor Neville High School’s application to become a Type 3 charter school. The decision came during a special meeting where only four of the seven board members voted, resulting in a…
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School board to vote on Neville Charter application
In a significant development for Monroe’s education landscape, the Neville Charter Association’s (NCA) application to convert Neville High School into a Type 3 charter school faces a critical juncture. The Monroe City School Board is set to convene on Friday,…
Voting ends for Neville Charter School application
Faculty and parents at Neville High School completed voting Thursday on a proposal to convert the public school into a Type 3 charter institution, marking a crucial step in determining the school’s future governance. The vote comes following an October…
Audit report says school funds being mismanaged
A scathing audit report of the Monroe City School Board for fiscal year 2023 has uncovered extensive financial irregularities and mismanagement across multiple schools, raising serious questions about the district’s oversight and internal controls. Neville High School Fundraiser Scandal: At…
Vidrine Files Lawsuit against school Over Retirement Fund Disputes
In a legal battle that has garnered attention within the educational sector, Dr. Brent Vidrine, the former Superintendent of Monroe City School Board (MCSB), has taken legal action against his former employer. The lawsuit, filed recently, centers on allegations that…
Audit report says Vidrine faked receipts, may have broken laws
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor released a detailed report on Friday, March 22, 2024, uncovering controversial payments made to the former Monroe City School Board (MCSB) superintendent, Dr. Brent Vidrine, involving fabricated documents and unauthorized reimbursements that may have breached state…
City schools names Rev. Sam Moore, III superintendent
In a close vote on Thursday night, the Monroe City School Board elected Rev. Sam Moore as the new superintendent of Monroe City Schools, marking the end of a highly anticipated selection process. The decision followed a series of public…