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J. S. Clark Magnet Elementary School Click on the flyer to register! Location... 1207 Washington Street Monroe, LA 71201 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Contact Us​ ​ (318) 322-8976 ​ ​ ​ Administration ​ Principal - Dr. Brian Bush ​ Assistant Principal - Wendy Lasuzzo ​ ​ ​ ​ 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. ​ This website is under construction and the process of being updated where possible. Please check back for more information. ​ You can contact the school about their social media presence through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Remind!

Transportation Role ​ Monroe City Schools offers the best and safest means of transportation for its students. The school bus drivers and mechanics play a very important role in the district. The department’s success depends on educating the students, parents, and drivers regarding school bus safety. ​ Robert Porter Manager 812-3998 or 318-325-0601, x3038 Track MCS Buses using the Bus GPS System . ​ ​ How You Can Help Keep Students Safe ​ Drive slowly and obey speed limits in all residential and school zone areas. Respect a stopped bus. When the stop arm of a bus is extended for loading and unloading, motorist traveling in both directions must stop. DO NOT go around the extended arm of a bus. A child may be approaching directly in your path. Motorists should not begin to move until the bus begins to move. Discuss the Bus Riding Rules with your child to ensure they understand them. Stress the importance of adhering to the rules and the consequences if they do not. Please Note: ​ In order to be eligible for transportation on a MCSB bus, each student must have a Bus Registration Form on file in the transportation office. In order to request a bus for field trips or other special occasions, please submit a bus request form. Designated personnel may also access the online Field Trip Request form . To use these forms you must have the latest version of Adobe Reader downloaded. Bus Request Form Online Field Trip Request Form Monroe City Schools Transportation Complaint/Inquiry Form

Attendance ​ Attendance In order to be eligible to receive grades and earn Carnegie Units, high school students (or Jr. High/ Middle School students working toward Carnegie Units) shall be in attendance a minimum of 30,060 minutes per semester. For the 2018-2019 school year, High School and Junior High Students earning Carnegie Credits are allowed 4 unexcused absences for the first semester and 5 unexcused days for the second semester. Elementary and Jr. High/Middle School students are allowed 9 unexcused absences during the 2018-2019 school year (Bulletin 741, section 1103 G). Students in danger of failing due to excessive absences may be allowed to make up missed time in class sessions held outside the regular class time. The make-up sessions must be completed before the end of the current semester and all other policies must be met. Board Policy JB and JB A Schools shall administer attendance regulations in accordance with State and locally adopted policies. Students shall be expected to be in attendance every activity day scheduled by the local educational governing authority. A student is considered to be in attendance when he/she is physically present at school or is participating in an authorized school activity and is under the supervision of authorized personnel. This definition for attendance would extend to students who are homebound, assigned to and participating in drug rehabilitation programs that contain a state-approved education component, or participating in school authorized field trips. Additional information on attendance requirements can be found in the Student Handbook .

Carroll Junior High School If you failed a Core Subject (ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies) it is MANDATORY that you attend Summer Academy. For mandatory attendance, REGISTER HERE ! ​ ​ If Summer Academy is not required, you can still be challenged and stimulated through activities that will provide extended learning opportunities on academic concepts that have already been mastered. For enrichment attendance, please REGISTER HERE ! ​ Hours will be 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM! Location... 2945 Renwick Street Monroe, LA 71201 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Contact Us​ ​ (318) 322-1683 ​ ​ ​ Administration ​ Principal - Montrell Marshall ​ Assistant Principal - Katrina Roberson ​ Kimberly Wells ​ ​ ​ Welcome to Carroll Junior High School! ​ Carroll Jr. High School is a community of learners dedicated to motivating, inspiring and equipping leaders to be impactful scholars, who positively change the world. We look forward to maximizing your child's potential as we prepare them to be productive citizens in today's world. Please stop by the school and see what we are doing! ​ ​ ​

Gifted and Talented Role ​ Gifted and talented education is an opportunity for students to discover themselves and the world around them. Although many students are screened and tested through teacher recommendations and scores on standardized tests, any parent wishing to have his or her child screened for one or both of these programs may contact the Office of Student Support Services. Services ​ Identification of students Classroom experiences that enhance creativity and complex thinking ability Accelerated and enriched curriculum that motivates students to grow in their academic and artistic knowledge ​ ​ Lametria Robi nson Program Coordinator 318-325-0601, x5007 ​

Professional Development Philosophy and Opportunities Philosophy ​ Ongoing technology professional development is a critical component of the Instructional Technology program. IT has the responsibility to provide a variety of professional development activities that instruct personnel to successfully utilize technology within their assigned area: administrative, instructional, or support. Participation in district professional development activities is limited to employees only. ​ The activities planned by Instructional Technology are designed to prepare MCS teachers to use technology to enhance instruction, increase student achievement, and advance teacher and student productivity. Professional development activities will be offered by Instructional Technology that: ​ Ensure the growth and expansion of technology skills within a curriculum framework Support and encourage the use of technology tools and supported applications and resources Meet the needs of the beginning user as well as the experienced user Enable schools to meet curriculum and professional growth goals Enable district personnel to meet the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers and the National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators Enable district students to meet the K-12 Louisiana Technology Standards for Students ​ ​ ​ District Workshops ​ If you are interest in scheduling one of the sessions below, please contact Jodie Moorhead , IT Facilitator. Trainings will be scheduled based on need and requests. Cracking the Case with QR Codes (2 hours) Ever noticed those strange squares in the bottom corner of an ad. That is a QR code and with most mobile devices (iPhones, iPads, iPods, tablets, etc.), they can be read and provide a wealth of information. In fact, they can be used to guide students on an informational journey, read a book to them, or allow them to dig deeper into meaning. Come see how to use QR codes in your classroom! ​ Digital Cameras (1.5 hours) Just point, center the subject in the view window, and click. It really is that simple to take good digital pictures. Project-based lesson ideas that utilize the digital camera are also presented. Each MCS school library has digital cameras available for checkout. Teachers completing the workshop can check out class sets of digital cameras to use with their students in the classroom. ​ Engaging Students with Interactive, Online Quizzing (3 hours) Come see the latest and greatest tools that allow you to engage your students in the manner in which they live...online and connected. FREE websites such as Kahoot, Socrative, Quiz Revolution, and more, allow you assess your students while they are having fun. See the reporting features of each site, and learn how to use the reports as class documentation. ​ Give Students a Voice with VOKI (2 hours) This free program allows students and teachers to create avatars, and customize them. The avatar can then speak typed text or recorded text, and the accents can be changed to match subject matter. The site also contains lesson plans and activities ready to implement in your classroom today! ​ Google Chrome Basics (1.5 hours) Surfing the World Wide Web is as simple as "point and click" with the super friendly web browser, Google Chrome. Topics include selecting links, entering URL's, setting Favorites, searching for information, saving pages, etc. ​ Google Classroom (2 hours) As MCS is a Google District, it is vital that all teachers feel comfortable and are proficient in the use of Google Classroom. This platform allows for the delivery or materials, collaboration, and delivery of remote instruction. It also allows for the monitoring of student posts and materials. ​ Google Documents (2 hours) Do you need tools which would allow you to collaborate online with fellow colleagues? Google documents will do just this. In this session teachers will explore how to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations and forms and then invite others to share the products. ​ Google Drive (1.5 hours) As Monroe City Schools uses the Google platform, using the Drive is a concept that all employees need to know. The Drive allows for ease of storing, saving, and sharing. In addition, the file information application allows the owner of the file to see changes, progress, and who has worked on the file. ​ ​ Google Earth (2 hours) Take a trip anywhere using Google Earth. Explore faraway places through satellite imagery, maps, and more. Why stop there? Explore galaxies in the Sky and participate in some Back Yard Astronomy plus much more. In this session teachers will be introduced to the many educational possibilities of using Google Earth. ​ Google Earth: Creating Tours (2 hours) Now that you have explored the possibilities of using Google Earth, let's create a tour. In this session teachers will create a tour using content rich information. Teachers will learn to save and share the tour. ​ Google Forms (2 hours) Google Forms allows for ease of creation when needing to design an assignment. It also allows for grading and storage of results (great for item analysis) in a Google Sheet that is created when you input questions into your Google Form. This program can also be used for registrations and opinions. ​ Google Slides (2 hours) Yes, there is life after PowerPoint, and it is called Google Slides. While PowerPoint is still a useful tool in the delivery of instruction, Google Slides pairs nicely (And easily) with our Google Classroom and Google Drive platforms. See how this program will allow for delivery of instruction as well as a possible assessment tool! ​ ​ MS Excel (2 hours) Create a spreadsheet, set up a budget, input data, and then graphically display the information in a bar chart, line chart, or pie chart. ​ MS PowerPoint (2 hours) It's so easy to make a professional-looking presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn how to use the Wizard and basic program features. ​ MS Word: Introduction to Word Processing* (2 hours) Designed for the new user, the workshop covers basic word processing functions of Microsoft WORD such as text selection and editing; word wrap; copy, cut, and paste functions; document formatting; and saving a file. A must workshop for those new to the computer regardless of platform or the word processing program being used! Prerequisite: Keyboarding Skills ​ MS Word: Creating a Calendar and a Certificate (2 hours) No need to buy expensive calendars or achievement certificates as you can create your own using MS Word Templates. This workshop will teach you how. Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills and MS Word workshop (or basic knowledge of word processing functions). ​ OnCourse Web Based Lesson Manager* (2 hours) In this session teachers will learn how to construct, share and edit lesson plans online. Everything that a teacher needs for effective planning from the Comprehensive Curriculum to collaborative planning will be taught in this class. ​ OnCourse Web Pages for Teachers* (2 hours) Teachers will learn how to create a web page which will be used for communicating with administration, faculty, parents and students. Just imagine...no more failed assignments because your students forgot their homework assignment. ​ SmartBoard/Lumio I - Beginners (3 hours) Make your classroom interactive with a SmartBoard! This basic workshop introduces new users to the basic commands and functions of a SmartBoard. Learn all the basic tools you need to begin using your SmartBoard now. ​ SmartBoard/Lumio II - Intermediate (3 hours) Okay, so you have the basics. Now what do you do? Attend this workshop that will begin to show you how to create lesson plans and activities using the SmartBoard software. Also, learn how to find previously-created lessons that you can adapt for your classroom. Prerequisite: SmartBoard I for Beginners ​ SmartBoardLumio III - Advanced Projects (3 hours) Use your SmartBoard to create projects for the class to use. Add animation and sounds to the project to make learning come to life! Prerequisite: SmartBoard I for Beginners and SmartBoard II - Intermediate ​ Web Tools to Engage and Instruct - Part 1 (3 hours) Everyone in education knows our buddy, Bloom, and his famous taxonomy. Well, it is has now been updated where each level is a verb. In other words, student learn by doing! This session focuses on web tools that will help students remember, understand, and Apply information in fun, interactive, and engaging manners! ​ Web Tools to Engage and Instruct - Part 2 (3 hours) As a continuation of Part, I, part II continues our quest to journey along Bloom's Revised Taxonomy! Once again, we know students learn by doing! This session focuses on web tools that will help students analyze, evaluate and create - the top three levels of the revised taxonomy! ​ Work SMART-er, Not Harder! Want to engage your students in the learning process, help them retain more by doing, and save your sanity! Use these fun, pre-made activities in SMART Notebook to engage students in interactive activities for both review and assessment. These tools are already done for you, and with a little easy editing they can add a lot of pizzazz to your class. ​ WorldBook Online* (1.5 hours) The online version of the encyclopedia set contains all of the print version text and illustrations plus many multi-media additions. Curriculum correlation guides will assist you with integration ideas. Attention foreign language teachers! The Spanish language version is also included in the online package. ​ WorldBook Advanced (1.5 hours) Tailored for the needs and skills of students in grades 8 and up, World Book Advanced includes a customizable interface, a streamlined design, and personalized homepage content features. Research tools, including dictionary, atlas, and local and country research guides, help users compile the data and information they need to complete their assignments and background research. ​ World Book Discover (1.5 hours) All students need reliable reference tools and World Book has introduced World Book Discover, a new resource designed specifically to meet the needs of students who read below the level of their peers. This latest addition to the World Book Web provides content, tools, and features to help bridge the achievement gap and support differentiated instruction. ​ World Book Kids (1.5 hours) The site starts with content from World Book's award-winning Student Discovery Encyclopedia and adds activities that apply to the thousands of informative, easy-to-read and visually-appealing articles to provide students with the active learning environment they need to best absorb and retain information. Its colorful, dynamic interface is just right for younger students. ​ *Must-know workshop. What is Must-know? These resources have been identified as ones that every teacher in the district should know and use in the classroom on a regular basis.

Child Find What is Child Find? ​ Child Find is a nation-wide effort to locate all children with disabilities, ages birth through twenty-one, who are not receiving educational services. Child Find is a part of Special Education in Louisiana schools. It is designed to identify, locate, and evaluate children who may be in need of special education services and are not currently enrolled in school. ​ ​ WHICH CHILDREN ARE ELIGIBLE? ​ Children ages 3 through 21, who may have a special need in one or more of the following areas: Speech or Language Vision or Hearing Physical or OrthopedicAdaptation Emotional Development Social Development Learning Development Intellectual Development ​ ​ WHOM DO I CONTACT? ​ If you know of any individuals who have disabilities, are between the ages of 3-21 years, and who are not receiving special education services contact Sharon Frith ​ Director of Students Services Sharon Frith (318)388-3747 Ext 5217 ​

Minnie Ruffin Elementary School Location... 1801 Parkview Drive Monroe, LA 71202 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Contact Us​ ​ (318) 322-3447 ​ ​ ​ Administration ​ Principal - Jennett Hunter ​ ​ MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is to educate each child to his/her ever-increasing maximum academic and social levels. ​ Welcome to Minnie Ruffin Elementary Schoo l! The faculty and staff at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School are committed to excellence. We believe that all children should be accepted into the educational program as they are and that all students should be provided with a climate conducive to learning. We offer opportunities as well as activities for learning experiences; and these learning experiences should promote behavioral development, which will affect continued satisfactory adjust ments to life. ​ We believe that all students, within the limits of their capacity, should obtain an education and develop emotionally, morally, socially, and physically so that they may become increasingly able to cope with life's problems. ​ All teachers believe in the importance of working to the best of their abilities at all times to implement the school's program. They also believe that their students should be taught to think and do for themselves in their homes and/or work environment. ​ The total staff of the school believes that teaching is a joyful service in which all members strive to keep an open mind for all that is good in education. We further believe in adapting to and accepting change for the better. ​ We recognize the fact that parents and the community should be involved with the total development of the child's education. Therefore, it is necessary for the school to have full cooperation from the community and parents in order to ascertain the educational goals for the child. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dress Code for 2023-2024! ​ Please see the flyer below for the acceptable dress code uniforms for the 2023-2024 school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2023-2024 Supply Lists ​ Please click on a button blow to view the supply list for the appropriate grade! ​ ​ Pre-K and K 3rd and 4th 1st and 2nd 5th and 6th This website is under construction and the process of being updated where possible. Please check back for more information. ​ You can contact the school about their social media presence through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Remind!

Pupil Appraisal ​ R ole ​ The purpose of pupil appraisal services is to assist students who have academic, behavioral, and/or communication challenges, adjustment difficulties, or other special needs which are adversely impacting the student’s educational performance by providing services to students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel. ​ Carey Day Coordinator 318-325-0601, x5214 ​ ​ Services ​ Services include, but are not limited to the examples provided below: ​ Assistance to teachers and other school personnel in the development and implementation of behavioral and/or instructional interventions through the Response to Intervention (RtI) process, positive behavior support process, or other intervention processes. Provision of support services to non-disabled students with academic, behavioral, and/or communication difficulties. Consultation with parents, students, teachers, and other personnel on topics such as instructional or behavioral modifications, exceptional students, and child development. Provision of staff development to school personnel on topics such as assessment, interventions, or child development. Evaluation of students to determine whether they are exceptional and in need of special education and related services. Interpretation of evaluation findings to school personnel and parents. Provision of related services to students with exceptionalities. Referral to other appropriate agencies for services when warranted. ​ Pupil appraisal personnel are not limited to providing services solely to students referred for an individual evaluation. Many students experiencing academic, behavior, and/or communication difficulties may be helped through recommendations made by pupil appraisal personnel for use in the general education classroom, enabling the student to benefit from instruction in the general education curriculum and eliminating the need for referral for an individual evaluation. Major functions of pupil appraisal personnel should include being child/student advocates and assisting students to remain in and profit from the general education curriculum whenever possible. When a student, as a result of an individual evaluation, qualifies for special education and related services, pupil appraisal personnel will recommend those services and supports needed to assist the teachers and parents of the student in providing appropriate special education services in the least restrictive environment. ​

Office of MIS and Instructional Technology Role of MIS The primary mission of MIS is to develop and deliver a technology vision that supports the goals and objectives of Monroe City Schools for both the present and the future. ​ MIS supports approximately 5000 computers, printers, and peripheral devices among the 21 networked district sites. The team performs installations, configurations, imaging, disposal, hardware repair, software installations, software packaging, troubleshooting, inventory, training, and licensing for various types of equipment in the district. ​ ​ Network Information and Infrastructure ​ The MCS network is connected via fiber, as part of a former E-rate project. This high-speed, wide-area network allows the district to locate services centrally and to provide multimedia applications and a host of other technologies requiring high speed connectivity to all campuses in the district. Because this network is owned by MCS, there are no recurring costs of leased connections for in-district communications. ​ Information Systems ​ MIS supports the movement of data between student, personnel, business and other applications that sustain students and staff. These applications include instructional programs, textbooks, library system, cafeteria point of sale system, district-wide email system, and special education systems. Darren Ductoe , MIS Director, 318-325-0601 Jodie Moorhead Instructional Technology Facilitator, 318-325-0601, x5402 ​ Services: ​ Support of district software related to the maintenance of all student data Support of district software related to human resources and financial data Support of the district instructional program Reporting of data to the LDE Transfer of data between additional applications that support the student, human resources, and financial areas ​ ​ ​ Role of Instructional Technology ​ Provides an all-inclusive, instructionally sound, student-centered program in which technology plays a meaningful role in supporting, extending, and individualizing learning opportunities for all students. ​ ​ Services ​ Created and oversees the District Plan for Educational Technology Designed and administers the 21st Century Classroom Initiative Provides high-quality professional development activities that enable personnel to meet the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers or the National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators and enable district students to meet the K-12 Louisiana Technology Standards for Students Assists teachers with technology-connected, standards-based lesson plan development and publishes a lesson plan database on the district website Initiates projects that promote the appropriate use of technology Provides and oversees the following systems: Google GSuite, Clever SSO, COMPASS Technical Components, Computerized Testing, IT Professional Development, Office 365, SMART, GALE Databases, Follett Systems, and WorldBook Web Maintains the district website ​ ​ ​ Other Information from Instructional Technology Acceptable Use Policy Instructional Resources for Technology and Educational Programs Professional Development Philosophy and Opportunities

BUDGET SUMMARY Budget Year 2023-2024 ​ ​ ​ To view the MCS 2023 -2024 Budget, click here ! Monroe City School Board serves approximately 49,300 citizens of the 31.6 square miles of the City of Monroe. The district is divided into seven educational districts, each served by a representative of the Monroe City School Board. The district consists of twelve elementary schools, three junior high schools, three high schools, and one alternative school. Monroe City Schools strives to implement instruction that maintains grade-level consistency as well as vertical alignment to prepare students for the future. All management and decisions are designed to maximize teaching and learning within the district. Core Beliefs ​ Children are our most precious resource. All children can learn and must be provided equitable opportunities to learn. All students must be provided the opportunity to achieve their highest potential. The learning experiences of students should help them become productive and responsible citizens. Our curriculum must be comprehensive and responsive to the needs of all students. Partnerships with students, parents, community, and schools are vital for the development of all children. All students and employees have the right to work and learn in a safe and orderly setting. A supportive environment encourages creative problem-solvers and effective decision makers. Continuous professional improvement and growth opportunities for all staff members are crucial to our success. Our school district provides the best opportunity for students to practice real life skills necessary for success in a culturally diverse society. Monroe City School Board’s proposed budget for 2023-24 reflects the district’s goal for the “Foundation for the Future - Building Today for Tomorrow”. The district continues to provide the necessary resources to uphold its commitment to providing educational opportunities to the student population; to monitor and improve the quality and performance of the school system; to assume a leadership role; to employ staff that is dedicated to the maintenance of an outstanding school system; and to emphasize continued improvement by the citizenry for the benefit of the young people of the district. The budget reflects the Board’s following goals: Interpret the educational needs and aspirations of the community through the formulation of policies which stimulate the learner and the learning process; Manage the school system in accordance with statutory requirements; Provide leadership in each school in order that the goals and objectives of the school system can be effectively carried out; Maintain two-way communication with the various publics served by the schools in order to interpret public attitudes, to identify policies and procedures of the schools, and to encourage public involvement with the understanding of the schools; and Develop and provide the data appropriate for the management functions of planning, evaluating, organizing, controlling, and executing. Monroe City School Board continues to adapt to changes as a result of COVID-19 znd prioritize spending to best protect its students and employees. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal grants were awarded to Monroe City School Board to assist in its prevention of, preparation for, and response to COVID-19, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The district received the following allocations: ​ ESSER (Strong Start) – available through September 2022 ESSER II (Achieve!) – available through September 2023 IDEA 611 ARP– available through September 2023 IDEA 619 ARP– available through September 2023 ESSER III (Achieve!) – available through September 2024 Homeless ARP– available through September 2024 Allowable costs and specific priorities vary between the specific allocations. As part of Achieve!, Monroe City School Board is allowed to utilize these funds to address applicable needs at district facilities. Because this is federal funding, a pre-approval is required for capital expenditures and equipment expenditures. The following expenditures have been approved either through the budgetary process or the pre-approval process thus far: COVID-19 related Supplemental Pay for staff Reimbursement for COVID-19 related leave and substitute pay Smartboards HVAC repairs Busses (up to 12) Outdoor learning areas Playground upgrades Roof repairs School-based Medical Clinic (Wossman HS) Restroom Renovations (Jr. High & High Schools) Bottle fillers (District-wide) Summer Camp PPE, sanitation, antibacterial and disinfectant supplies WiFi/MiFi After-school Tutoring Additional CNA positions Professional Development Academic Mentors Press Box Renovations Band Room Expansions Tuition Reimbursement Virtual Playgrounds for Special Needs Students Literacy Coaches Gym Expansion (Sallie Humble) The budget will be closely monitored to ensure that the Board’s goals are met within its financial capacity. The documents provided in the following budgets will illustrate in further detail the monetary resources put in place to provide a world class education to the student population of Monroe City School Board. Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) The Minimum Foundation Program formula that is adopted by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and approved by the Legislature, determines the cost of a minimum foundation program of education in all public elementary and secondary schools and helps to allocate the funds equitably to school districts throughout the state of Louisiana. The Minimum Foundation Program is the largest source of revenue for Monroe City School Board and its General Fund. After all required mandates are met; Monroe City School Board has the flexibility to spend MFP funding to meet the needs of its schools and students as deemed necessary. Because MFP is directly tied to student enrollment, Monroe City School Board has faced the challenge of unstable enrollment in the district’s student population over the past few years. Louisiana Department of Education obtains student enrollment counts twice during each fiscal year. The initial count of the district’s student enrollment is submitted for October 1st, and the second count is submitted for February 1st. Any fluctuation in the enrollment count from February 1st to October 1st and from October 1st to February 1st, requires a mid-year adjustment reflecting either an increase or decrease of MFP funding as determined by the changes in enrollment. Below is a chart illustrating the student enrollment for the last five years, based on the February 1st enrollment for each fiscal year. ​ The Louisiana Legislature did not approve a new Minimum Foundation Program formula; therefore, the previously approved formula for the 2022 Regular Session remains in effect. As a result, there are no changes to the components of the formula for 2023-24. The per pupil base remained unchanged from the prior four years at $4,015 in Level 1 funding. In addition to Student Enrollment, the MFP also determines weighted add-on student units in the following categories also applicable to Level 1 per pupil funding: Economically Disadvantaged Career & Technical Units Students with Disabilities Gifted & Talented Students Economy-of-Scale: If Feb 1st membership is less than 7,500 (Not applicable) The MFP Level 4 funding for 2023-24 consists of Certificated and Support Worker raises and associated retirement costs, the Supplemental Course Allocations and Career Development Fund. With the Supplemental Course Allocation ($241,290 for initial allocation for 2023-24) and the Career Development Funds of $241 per student enrolled in a Career Development Fund qualifying course ($136,286 for the initial allocation for 2023-24) in MFP, the district maintains JumpStart Programs throughout the district’s three high schools. This program continues to prepare students for the workplace through integrated curricula, state-of-the-art equipment and other opportunities uncommon in K-12 education. The core areas of implementation are: Business & Entrepreneurship Healthcare Information Technology Manufacturing & Skilled Trades With these programs, the district continues to experience growth in both, student participation and student opportunities. The district continues to collaborate with local businesses in the community to build partnerships and student internship opportunities; with hopes of awarding students valuable workplace experience, graduation credits, and other possible rewards upon successful completion. Monroe City Schools strives to implement instruction that maintains grade-level consistency as well as vertical alignment to prepare students for the future. All management and decisions are designed to maximize teaching and learning within the district. ​ Sales & Use Taxes Sales tax revenues are the second largest source of revenue for Monroe City School Board. In 1968, the voters of Ouachita Parish authorized the Monroe City School Board and the Ouachita Parish School Board to jointly levy and collect a ½ cent sales and use tax. The net proceeds of the tax are to be allocated and prorated between the two school boards annually on the basis of average daily membership for the preceding school year. The sales and use tax revenues received by Monroe City School Board are designated and allocated in the following manner: 88% - Certified Salaries 12% - Classified Salaries In 1994, the voters of the City of Monroe approved the levy of ½ cent sales and use tax. The net proceeds of the tax are to supplement salaries and benefits of certified teachers and other personnel and to provide additional funds for instructional activities. The sales and use tax revenues received are designated and allocated in the following manner: 60% - Certified Salaries and Benefits 10% - Classified Salaries and Benefits 30% - Instructional activities In 2001, the voters of the City of Monroe approved a 1 cent sales and use tax for additional support for the district. The sales and use tax revenues received are designated and allocated in the following manner: 55% - Instructional programs, technology programs, and maintenance and operations 31% - Certified Salaries and Benefits 14% - Classified Salaries and Benefits The local sales tax revenue recorded slight increases throughout the year. For 2022-23, the district’s sales tax revenue increased by a total of $1,070,764. The following chart illustrates the fluctuation of sales tax revenue for 2022-23 compared to the previous year, 2021-22. The chart below provides the total Sales and Use Tax revenues for the last five years. Ad Valorem Taxes Ad valorem, or property tax, revenues are the third largest source of revenue for Monroe City School Board. The Sheriff of Ouachita Parish bills and collects property taxes on behalf of Monroe City School Board using the assessed values determined by the tax assessor of Ouachita Parish. Each year millages are levied for Monroe City School Board to generate revenues for the district that are expended for operations, maintenance, and debt service. The following chart illustrates the ad valorem tax revenue for the last five years, including an estimate for June 30, 2023. Expenditures Salaries and benefits account for 76% of the district estimated expenditures. Below is a chart that illustrates the estimated expenditures for Monroe City School Board’s major operating funds, which included the following: General Fund 1968 Sales Tax 1994 Sales Tax 2001 Sales Tax School Food Service The following chart will focus on the General Fund, Sales Tax Funds and the School Food Service Funds, which represent the district’s major funding sources. This proposed budget also provides the details of other revenue sources that Monroe City School Board utilizes to support its goals and objectives.

Log Me Into... Click on the links below to log into the most common programs/features used by Monroe City School System faculty and staff. CIS Absence Management Clever SSO Google Classroom LDOE SER System Renaissance - Neville High Oncourse Lesson Planner MCS Help Desk EMAIL JCAMPUS Renaissance Student Progress Center 2022-2023 MCS Professional Development Tracker MCS Google Reset and Issues Form 2023-2024