A contentious moment at the end of Thursday’s Monroe City School Board (MCSB) ended with the meeting being abruptly cut short as board member Bill Willson publicly accused two colleagues, Board President Betty Cooper and Vice President Brenda Shelling, of…
The Monroe City School Board’s decision to remove the requirement for a parental and staff vote on the Neville High School Charter proposal marks a turning point in the city’s educational landscape. This move could significantly alter not only how…
The Monroe City School Board is facing open conflict between two of its members, with Board President Betty Ward-Cooper and Board Member Jennifer Haneline trading sharp words over accountability and oversight in the district. Haneline, in a detailed statement this…
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…
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…
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…
The Monroe City School Board, in its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, elected Jennifer Haneline as its new President and B.J. Johnson as Vice President, in a unanimous decision. Board Members Complete Training The board acknowledged that all members…
