Monroe teachers strive to be a positive influence in their students’ lives
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MONROE, CT — Elizabeth “Lisa” Martinsky, Monroe’s reigning Teacher of the Year, has been described as someone who always goes above and beyond. Read More
School Board green lights emergency extension for Sodexo
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education members unanimously agreed to allow Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza to negotiate a one year, emergency extension for Sodexo, the food service provider for Monroe’s public schools. Read More
School board trims budget proposal to a 4.75 percent increase
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education members used grant money to trim Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s 2022-23 budget proposal by $396,137, before approving a $64.4 million plan with a 4.75 percent spending increase. Read More
Should the school board use grant money to ease the tax burden?
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MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s $64.8 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2022-23 carries a 5.39 percent spending increase. Read More
How should Monroe’s school board handle mask exemptions for meetings?
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MONROE, CT — Justin Orlando, a newly elected member of the Board of Education, showed up to a budget workshop at Masuk High School without a facial covering last week. Read More
Here’s what Board of Education candidates think of a transgender policy
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education member Nick Kapoor’s proposal for a transgender and gender non-conforming youth policy for Monroe’s public schools led to passionate arguments on both sides of the issue. Read More
Board of Education candidates talk masks, COVID-19 policies
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MONROE, CT — Justin Orlando, a Republican candidate for the Board of Education who opposes mask mandates, literally wore his views on his chest during an interview at Starbucks Friday morning. Read More
Candidate Profile: Jerry Stevens
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Name: Jerry Stevens
Political Party: Democrat
Running For: Board of Education
Education Background: BS in Technology Education from Central Connecticut State University, MA in Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University, 6th Year Degree in Leadership from Southern Connecticut State University
Work Experience: Retired Monroe teacher – 34 years of service
Political Experience: Current elected member of the Monroe Board of Education: presently 6 years of service. Read More
Monroe school board discusses potential policy for transgender youth
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education members plan to discuss a proposal to have a Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Policy at a future meeting. Read More
School board approves agreement to share finance director with the town
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MONROE, CT — Ronald Bunovsky Jr., who serves as finance director for the town and the school district, was described by some Board of Education members as a “tiny Superball” bouncing tirelessly between the town and Board of Education, a “rockstar”, “a god” and like having legendary slugger Mickey Mantle in your lineup. Read More