This article is the fifth in a series of stories from the Monroe Board of Education’s budget workshops. Board members are reviewing Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s $62.1 million proposal for fiscal year 2021-22. MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s $62.1 million budget proposal does not include a teaching internship program for next year. A portion of the roughly $30,000 in savings will be used to hire substitute teachers. During the Board of Education’s budget workshop on Dec.
Monroe public schools announces changes to lunch program
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The following is a letter Monroe public schools sent out to families about the school lunch program:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please read this letter in full due to significant changes to the Monroe School lunch program. Read More
Principal: More teachers needed to handle Masuk’s growing enrollment
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This article is the third in a series of stories from the Monroe Board of Education’s budget workshops. Board members are reviewing Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s $62.1 million proposal for fiscal year 2021-22
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School Principal Steven Swensen says student enrollment is steadily increasing as more families move into town. Read More
Virtual job fair deepens Monroe public schools’ roster of substitute teachers
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MONROE, CT — A virtual job fair for substitute teachers attracted 26 candidates on Dec. 17, resulting in 10 new hires, as Monroe public schools strives to maintain a healthy level of staffing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
All the Masuk sports budget needs is full seasons and fans in the stands
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This article is the second in a series of stories from the Monroe Board of Education’s budget workshops. Board members are reviewing Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s $62.1 million proposal for fiscal year 2021-22
MONROE, CT —The COVID-19 pandemic sidelined several high school sports teams and fans this year, but Masuk High School Athletic Director John DeGennaro envisions full bleachers when the Panthers’ football and boys and girls basketball teams play next season. Read More
Budget Workshops: Class sizes a concern at Jockey Hollow
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This article is the first in a series of stories from the Monroe Board of Education’s budget workshops. Board members are reviewing Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s $62.1 million proposal for fiscal year 2021-22. Read More
School lunches: A cold ham sandwich doesn’t sell it? How about fried macaroni and cheese?
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MONROE, CT — Could lunches students can heat up at home, like fried macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets, entice more families to participate in the National School Lunch Program? Read More
Education
High school diploma now enough to be a substitute teacher in Connecticut
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MONROE, CT — Connecticut has a shortage of substitute teachers at a time when school districts face staffing issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Education
It’s time to sign up for school lunches
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The following is a letter from Monroe public schools:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
While the Monroe School District is on remote learning, lunches will be available for pick-up for all students grades K-12 at no cost. Read More
Are students’ appetites big enough to digest a $146,000 lunch program deficit?
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MONROE, CT — Students taking advantage of the free school lunch program can help Monroe public schools clear a $146,000 deficit from its plate, by increasing the amount of federal reimbursement for every meal they eat. Read More
Education
It’s time for families to sign up for school lunches
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Editor’s Note: Monroe public schools sent out the following letter went out to families on school lunch orders for the week of Dec. Read More