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Monthly Matters with Mr. Moore Sam Moore, Superintendent Each month, Superintendent Sam Moore will be producing a newsletter featuring news and events from around the Monroe City School System. All of the previous monthly versions of the newsletter may be found here. October, 2025 September, 2025 August, 2025 July, 2025 June, 2025 May, 2025 April 2025 March, 2025 February, 2025 January, 2025 November, 2024 October, 2024 September. 2024 August, 2024 July, 2024 June, 2024 May, 2024 April, 2024

A Foundation For The Future Discover Our Schools Click the Image above to see the "Every Day Counts" message from Superintendent Moore, of Monroe City Schools, and Superintendent Guice, of Ouachita Parish Schools! Building Today for Tomorrow The Monroe City School District is committed to excellence in teaching and learning. We hold high expectations for all students, parents, and staff. We share, with our community, the responsibility for providing a safe, caring environment designed to help students become productive citizens. We pledge all available resources to help prepare students to live and work in a rapidly changing, technological society. Schools I'm Looking For Log Me Into The Louisiana Department of Education has released a guide for parents regarding Act 422 that mandates students in traditional public schools must meet specific literacy proficiency standards to be promoted to the fourth grade. To read this guide, please click here ! To Download a copy of this flyer, click HERE ! "Monthly Matters with Mr. Moore" Newsletters To view Superintendent Sam Moore's Monthly Matters with Mr. Moore newsletters, please visit the page under "About" or click the button above. Professional Development Registration We are beginning a professional learning platform where faculty and staff members will register for professional learning sessions. Once live (watch this space for more details), an MCS employee will simply go to the link below and find the session you would like to join. Click on the yellow "register Now" option at the bottom of the session and follow the on-screen directions. Click Here to Register! 2024-2025 Special Education Advisory Council The MCS Special Advisory Council met several times throughout the 2024-2025 school year. The committee is required to keep minutes and publish them on the district website. Please view the minutes for the 2024-2025 by clicking on the document title below. 2024-2025 Special Education Advisory Council Minutes School Choice 2025-2026 The information regarding Monroe City Schools Choice Program has been released. Please visit the School Choice Page for more information. Mark Your Calendars! The following important events are coming up soon! Make your plans now for these dates! October 23, 2025 Parent Conference Night - Check with your child's school(s) for specific schedules October 24, 2025 Professional Development Day - 1/2 day for teachers No students November 11 , 2025 Veterans' Day - No School November 24-28, 2025 Thanksgiving Break MCS Online Academy Information Please visit the Office of Instructional Support Page to view the latest information regarding the MCS Online Academy for the 2024-2025 academic year. PLEASE NOTE: The academy will only serve students in grades 6 - 11 this year! MCS Parent Compacts As the school year gets ready to begin, Monroe City Schools has a new Parent Compact that we would like all parents to view and go over with your children. It focuses on four key areas: School Responsibilities, Teacher Responsibilities, Parent Responsibilities, and Student Responsibilities. This compact helps ensure that we are all working towards the same goals of maximizing the educational experiences of all MCS students. Ready to Achieve School Operational Guidelines As per the December 30, 2021, Louisiana Department of Education release, MCS plans to provide continuous learning for the 2022-2023 school year. Students will be offered two distinct learning modes: face-to-face, as allowed by medical and government officials, or 100% virtual. This plan addresses the latest recommendations. Please view the latest release from the Louisiana Department of Education (Released July 20, 2022) 2022-2023 Ready to Achieve! School Operational Guidelines HERE ! To view 2021-2022 Frequently Asked Questions, click HERE ! This document will be updated as it is released. All additional, localized questions or comments, may be sent to questions@mcschools.net . Calendar Summaries The approved 2025-2026 MCS Calendar Summary is located HERE !! Chromebook Responsible User Agreement Every Monroe City School student has access to an assigned Chromebook. Please take a moment to review the Chromebook Responsible Use Agreement policy here. This also has the opportunity to provide insurance coverage on this agreement. Once again, please review the policy and make a selection to opt in or opt out of the coverage and return the form to the assigning school ASAP. Achieve (ESSER II, ESSER III) Allocations On March 27, 2020, Congress set aside approximately $13.2 billion of the $30.75 billion allotted to the Education Stabilization Fund through the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Fund. The Department awarded these grants to State educational agencies (SEAs) for the purpose of providing local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that are LEAs, with emergency relief funds to address the impact that COVID-19 has had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools across the Nation. These funds address such things tutoring to reduce loss-of-learning, safe and healthy environment, and any additional issues. The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, 2021, was signed into law on December 27, 2020, and provided an additional $54.3 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II) Fund. ESSER II Fund awards to SEAs are in the same proportion as each State received funds under Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, in fiscal year 2020. On Thursday, March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was signed into law. It was an unprecedented $1.9 trillion package of assistance measures, including $122 billion for the ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund. Funds are provided to SEAs and LEAs to help safely reopen and sustain the same operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Nation’s students. ARP ESSER Fund awards to SEAs are in the same proportion as each State received funds under Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, in fiscal year 2020. Monroe City School System received monies and you can view the budget by clicking the link below. Achieve (ESSER II, ESSER III) Allocations Louisiana Comeback is a cooperative effort to be the catalyst for school systems across the state of Louisiana. By focusing time, energy and money on key investments, individual school systems are joining together to reignite recovery and help students hit the ground running as they head into the next school year. Louisiana Comeback Click on the above image to go directly to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Reporting Page! MCS Pupil Progression Plan The draft version of the 2024-2025 Pupil Progression Plan is now available online for viewing. Please address questions or comments to Ms. Lissa Dumas . Click on her name to email a question. MCS Charter Application The 2025-2026 Charter School Application Process for Schools Opening in the 2027-2028 School Year or beyond is now available online. Please visit the MCS Charter Application Page for information regarding the Charter School Application process for Monroe City Schools. MCS Registration Handbooks and G/T Course Offerings To find out more about the registration process or the Gifted/Talented Course Offerings in the district, please visit the appropriate link below. There is a quick link on each school page for your convenience, as well. MCS Registration and Course Offerings Handbook 2024-2025 2025-2026 Student Handbook 2024 Junior High Registration Form 2024 High School Scheduling Form - 9th Grade 2024 High School Scheduling Form - 10-12 Grade MCS School Wellness Policy The Monroe City School Board is committed to the optimal development of every student. The School Board believes that for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental and social success, the School Board shall strive to ensure positive, safe and health-promoting learning environments at every level, in every setting, throughout the school year. To see more, please visit the School Wellness Policy page.

Positions Available in Monroe City School System This page will serve as a reference point for positions available in the Monroe City School System. Applicants will still need to visit the MCS Frontline Online Application Site to view and apply for teaching positions. Please follow the instructions on each individual announcement below for non-teaching positions. Click on the image to view full size!

I'm Looking For..... Click on the links below to be taken to the web location of that service or application. Board Information Board Docs Board Policies Board Minutes Employment Information 2025-2026 Payroll Schedule AR Book Finder Bus GPS System Emergency Information GALE Resources 2025-2026 9 Month Teacher Salary Schedules CIS "I Am" Resources (Parent, Student, Faculty/Staff) Louisiana Department of Education LA Teachers Toolbox Read 180 Parental Involvement Libraries Online Records Request Student Progress Center Student Privacy School Zones Required Employee Trainings School Choice Student Handbooks State Library of Louisiana - Homework Help LA Department of Ed - Textbook and Materials Reaview Parents Bill of Rights Parents Rights to Access Instructional Materials MCS Available Positions

Procedures for Allowing Mental Health and Counseling Agencies Onsite Access PROCEDURES AGREEMENT FOR OUTSIDE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCYPROVIDERS (INCLUDING COUNSELORS/MENTAL HEALTHPROFESSIONALS) For Counselors/mental health specialists/mental health professionals requesting access to Monroe City Schools’ students during school hours the following established procedures must be followed. These procedures will allow Monroe City Schools to monitor who our students are with, how long they are with them, when they are with them, and where they are with them on our campuses. We also want to ensure that classroom instruction is not disturbed. This procedure, with the exception of Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) workers, is to be followed when allowing an outside agency access to students on Monroe City School campuses. Step 1: Before entering a Monroe City School to provide services to any student, all workers must obtain a “Background Check” at the Monroe City Police Office as well as obtain Fingerprints. Results must be submitted to Monroe City School Board’s Office of Student Support Services at300 Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203, 318-388-3747 ext. 5226 prior to providing services at any Monroe City School site. Step 2: Service providers must complete an Agency Request for Student Access form (Form B) available at each school. Step 3: A Parent Permission for Student Access letter (Form C) is available at each school site. Agencies wishing to provide services within a Monroe City School must obtain parent permission on this form. Step 4: The agency must then bring the Background Check, fingerprints, completed Form A, completed Form B and completed Form C to the Office of Student Support Services. If all items are in order and acceptable, a Verification of Service Provider and Parent Permission for Student Access form (Form D) will be given to the service provider. Step 5: The service provider should take the Verification of Service Provider and Parent Permission of Student Access form (Form D) to the student’s school to be completed with the principal/designee. Once those steps are completed, the following procedure will be followed when a student is provided services during school hours at a Monroe City School site by an outside agency for mental health/counseling services: Worker will present identification and Verification of Service Provider and Parent Permission for Student Access form (Form D),to office staff and signing date/time of arrival and the initials of student they are there to see. Student will be called to the office by office staff. Office staff will indicate an approved location where the student is to be taken for counseling services. Upon completion of counseling services, the worker will have the student check back in with office staff before the student returns to class. Worker will sign out before leaving. FORMS Others MCS Outside Agency Verification of Service Provider and Parent Permission for Student Access Letter (Form D) MCS Procedures *MCS Procedures for Schools Allowing Mental Health Services MCS Agency Request for Student Access (Form B) MCS Parent Permission Form (Form C) *MCS Counseling Sign-In Sheet

Homeless Education Services Role The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education for Children and Youth Act defines homelessness as children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, or adequate night-time residence, including: In a shelter Doubled up with relatives or friends Unsheltered (i.e. sleeping in cars, parks, campground without running water/electricity, abandoned building, substandard housing, FEMA trailers, FEMA rental assistance on the street , etc.), Hotel/motel Note: All the above described circumstances apply to unaccompanied youth. Homeless children may attend: The school in which the child or youth was last enrolled (school of origin). The school in the attendance area where the child or youth is temporarily living. For more information, contact, Sallie Sutherland at the address below or access a copy of the Monroe City Schools Educational Plan for Transitional Students . Instructional Support Services 2009 Auburn Avenue Monroe, Louisiana 71201 Phone: 318-387-6511 Ext. 5017 E-mail: sam.moore@mcschools.net

Certification The Certification Specialist in the Human Resources Division works with teachers in obtaining initial certificates, Practitioner Licenses and renewing certificates with the State Department of Education. Assistance is provided in determining the Highly Qualified requirements. Reshemah Williams Certification Specialist 318-325-0601, x3007

Board Minutes 2025-2026 July 15, 2025 August 5, 2025 Board Minutes 2024-2025 July 16, 2024 August 13, 2024 September 10, 2024 October 1, 2024 November 12, 2024 December 10, 2024 Special Called Meeting on January 14, 2025 January 21, 2025 February 11, 2025 March 18, 2025 April 8, 2025 May 6, 2025 June 5, 2025 Board Minutes 2023-2024 July 11, 2023 August 15, 2023 September 5, 2023 Special Called Meeting - September 12, 2023 October 3, 2023 Special Called Meeting - October 6, 2023 Special Called Meeting - October 24, 2023 Special Called Meeting - October 30, 2023 December 5, 2023 January 23, 2024 February 13, 2024 March 14, 2024 March 19, 2024 April 16, 2024 May 7, 2024 June 11, 2024 November 14, 2023 Board Minutes 2022-2023 June 7, 2022 July 27, 2022 August 16, 2022 September 6, 2022 October 4, 2022 November 1, 2022 January 10, 2023 February 14, 2023 March 21, 2023 April 11. 2023 May 9, 2023 June 6, 2023 December 6, 2022 Archived Minutes We are working to provide the archived minutes from previous years. This will be completed soon.

J. S. Clark Magnet Elementary School Please click the logo above to see J. S. Clark Magnet Elementary School's 2024-2025 Literacy Plan! Location... 1207 Washington Street Monroe, LA 71201 Contact Us (318) 322-8976 Administration Principal - Wendy Lasuzzo Assistant Principal - Keneshala Martin Program Coordinator - Elizabeth Laffoon Mission Statement J.S. Clark Magnet School seeks to provide our students with a challenging curriculum that emphasizes excellence in fine arts, literature, math, science and technology skills. Students will utilize their education to pursue advanced educational opportunities that prepare them for both professional and skilled jobs. Meet the Staff To view a teacher's web page, please click on their name below! Shana Alexander Emma Barr Renisha Bosworth Lara Bradshaw Asia Brown Darlene Brown Lisa Cole Yasmeen Dickerson Nikki Edens Latina Gayden Valente Hollis Katherine Hudson Mya Keaton Julie Kicey Kimberly Landry Laura Malone Amy Martin Jacqueline Murphy Jenifer Parker Suzanne Ponti Chrioni Price Alyssa Reuther Kya Rogers Allison Sherman Faith Simmons Natalie Stevenson Christy Stidham Shevlyn Strickland Valerie Taylor Rachel Turnbough Antoinette Turner Cassidy Varnell Julie White Candice Williams Ronnia Williamson Marion Willson

Required Employee Trainings Monroe City Schools is partnering with Vector Solutions to deliver and track completion of the required state-mandated trainings. It will make access to the trainings easier and more time-efficient. This includes bullying, suicide prevention, sexual harassment prevention, etc. There are more requirements this year as mandated by the state of Louisiana. We firmly believe this will streamline the process for teachers, administrators, and supervisors. To enter the Vector Solutions System, please click on the box below. You should have received an instructional email, but the instructions are linked below. Login Instructions for Vector Solutions Vector Solutions Training Site Mandated Reporter Training will now be done through the Vector System. Watch your email for further instructions! Ethics Training MCS does not administer this training, but provides a link to the required training. Click on the link above, and follow the instructions on the page. If you need support, there is a email and phone number provided by the LA Board of Ethics to receive help.

Contact Monroe City Schools 1-318-325-0601 2006 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 Paulette Cain Receptionist, ext. 3001 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday For more information about the school system, please contact: Tonya Robinson 1-318-325-0601, ext. 3002 tonya.robinson@mcschools.net

Berg Jones Elementary School Location... 3000 Burg Jones Lane Monroe, LA 71202 Contact Us (318) 325-8982 Administration Principal - LaShondra Allen Mission Statement The mission of Berg Jones Elementary School is to maintain high expectations and to promote academic excellence for all students. Welcome to Berg Jones Elementary! Berg Jones Elementary School operates on the premise that all children have the potential to learn. It is recognized that learning varies among individual children in interest, abilities, and the rate at which they grow and learn. By providing all students access to a high quality (Tier I) Curriculum, we enable all students the opportunity to succeed academically. Berg Jones Elementary School is located in the heart of the community. Our mission is to raise our achievement levels. We look forward to working with you and your child! To view a teacher's web page click on the link below. Select the teacher's name from the list. Regina Alexander Shandon Armstrong Jammie Boley Shanda Bordelon Treasure Briggs Shakira Brule Jakobe Byrd Tameka Calhoun Christin Camper Courtney Cappo Kia Davis Shunessia Dunn LaPrecious Eckford Chanetrese Ellis Alican Hamilton Kirrah Harris Connie Hinzman Karen Jackson Nicki Johns Natrena Knights Justin McCaa Dorothy Page Mary Snell Brandy Stansbury Cheronda Thomas Jordan Thomas Jayla Thompson Naomi Walker Jarquesha Washington Akayla Wilhite