Today: May 7, 2026
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MONROE, Conn. — Close to 50 parents protested outside Town Hall to overturn First Selectman Terry Rooney’s $1.6 million reduction to the 2026-27 budget proposal for Monroe’s public schools Thursday evening, before the Council Chambers filled up for the Board…
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MONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Terry Rooney read the following letter to the Board of Finance at its meeting Thursday night, while recommending that $1.2 million be put back into the Board of Education budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27:
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To the Editor:
In recent budget discussions, our First Selectman has not only used the terms “Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant” and “Excess Cost grant” as if they were interchangeable, but has also proposed a significant cut to the Board of…
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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza must make difficult choices, doing more with less in a climate of rising costs and a budget crunch going into next year. Read More …
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HARTFORD, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza submitted testimony to the Connecticut Legislature’s Education Committee, which met about Senate Bill 7 (SB7) last week. Read More …
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Dear Members of the Monroe Board of Finance,
I am writing to you today as a concerned registered Republican resident of Monroe and a strong advocate for our children’s education. Read More …
MONROE. Conn. — Eleven parents, some of whom are teachers and para educators in the Monroe school system, spoke in favor of restoring $1.85 million in funding removed from Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s budget proposal for 2026-27 during the public participation…
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To the Editor:
I have been reading all the articles and comments from my fellow Monrovians; you all make valid points and are passionate about our children’s education. Read More …
MONROE, Conn. — Many parents strongly oppose proposals to move eighth grade to Masuk High School, close the STEM Academy and eliminate freshmen sports, as well as eight-to-11 certified staff and five-to-seven non-certified staff positions, among numerous adjustments Superintendent Joseph…
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To the Editor,
First, I want to thank the Monroe Sun for the work you do covering the issues that matter most to our community. Read More …
