At its next meeting, the Monroe City School Board is set to elect a new president, a role that will carry significant responsibilities, including overseeing the selection of a new superintendent for the district. This decision comes at a time…
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School Board OKs forensic audit to clear path for next superintendent
The Monroe City School Board is still wading in the muddy waters as it deals with the ongoing investigation into financial misconduct surrounding former Superintendent Dr. Brent Vidrine. Questions are being asked, the legislative auditors are searching books, and blame…
NAACP critical of double standard board uses during Vidrine investigation
Rev. Ambrose Douzart, the President of the Ouachita Parish Branch of the NAACP, has criticized the Monroe City School Board for allowing Superintendent Dr. Brent Vidrine to remain in his position amid an ongoing financial misconduct investigation. The board’s decision…
Willson named president of Monroe City School Board
Bill Willson was elected president of the Monroe City School Board during Tuesday night’s first meeting of the new year. The board has a 4-3 Black majority; however, Darryl Berry, of Southside’s District 4, voted with the board’s three white…
Willson gives thanks for Trump visit, Districts test scores
Monroe City School Board President Bill Willson passed out thanks at the board’s last board meeting, praising President Donald Trump for coming to Monroe and Superintendent Brent Vidrine for raising the letter grade of two of its schools to “A.”…
Willson says Sheriff won’t help city schools with deputy costs
There are school resources officers in city high schools this year, but the parish sheriff’s office was criticized last week for not pitching in to help. City School Board President Bill Willson spoke at a community forum last week, sponsored…