In a move sparking controversy and public outcry, the Monroe City School Board, during a special meeting on October 30th, has allowed Dr. Brent Vidrine, under investigation for alleged financial misconduct and forged documents, to retire with full benefits. The…
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Vidrine suspended, Sam Moore waiting in the wings
In a significant move Tuesday night, the Monroe City School Board voted unanimously to suspend Superintendent Brent Vidrine, pending the results of a 90-day investigation of suspected financial misconduct against him. The board’s decision, stemming from suspicions surrounding three checks…
Vidrine to continue, despite financial misconduct investigation
In a split vote, the Monroe City School Board decided to break from its established policy, allowing Superintendent Dr. Brent Vidrine to remain actively serving as superintendent while under investigation for suspected financial misconduct. The board convened for an extensive…
Vidrine is suspected target of school district financial misconduct complaint
If leaked reports are true, Monroe City Schools Superintendent Brent Vidrine finds himself at the center of a potentially damaging investigation into suspected financial misconduct. The Monroe City School Board officially announced the investigation during their meeting on September 5,…
Monroe City School Board legal
MONROE CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES NOTICE OF RECORDS DESTRUCTION The Monroe City Schools Division of Student Support Services, 300 Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana, will be destroying Special Education records of students whose special educational services ended or…
School board approves charter, Willson, Vidrine working to flip a black member
The school board approved a charter school, over the superintendent’s objection, but Vidrine, Willson mount push to flip one black board member to undo the vote Wednesday Monroe City School Board approved the application of local educators to begin the…
Tempers flare as leaders focus on school system deficiencies
In two days of meetings, six black community groups unite to speak with one voice about problems with the city school district; problems not expected with a 5-2 Black school board. A consortium of groups in the Monroe Community met…