Today: May 7, 2026
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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s proposals to absorb a $1.85 million reduction to the increase he had requested in next year’s budget for Monroe’s public schools includes proposals to move eighth grade to Masuk High School, eliminate STEM Academy,…
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MONROE, Conn. —- A few education supporters spoke at the Town Council’s budget hearing Thursday night to make their case for the Board of Finance to restore all of the funding that has been cut from Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s request…
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To the Editor,
The goal of this letter is to clarify the school budget timeline/process and the financial drivers of the requested Board of Education increase. Read More …
To the Editor,
I am writing in response to the recent article, “Rooney proposes a town budget with a 3.68% tax increase,” to provide educational context that was either missing or inaccurately framed. Read More …
Editor’s Note: The Board of Education budget would increase by $2 million under First Selectman Terry Rooney’s proposal, from $74,700,763 to $76,700,763. Read More …
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Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published in 2023. It is being re-run to educate voters on Monroe’s budget referendum process with a vote coming up on next year’s budget this spring. Read More …
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MONROE, Conn. — News of Stepney Elementary School being designated as a Title 1 school this year led to comments from concerned parents on Facebook, so Superintendent Joseph Kobza addressed the issue at the Board of Education’s meeting on Jan.…
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MONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Terry Rooney attended the Board of Education’s Ad Hoc Facilities Committee meeting Wednesday night to discuss a proposal to reopen Chalk Hill School as part of a districtwide facilities plan to address growing student enrollment…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Board of Education approved a $78.3 million budget with a 4.82 percent increase in spending Tuesday night, after trimming Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s proposal by $250,000. Read More …
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MONROE, Conn. — Banners hung from the rafters in the Masuk High School gym celebrate its All-State Athletes and State Title winning teams, but now there’s no more room. Read More …
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