Monroe/Ouachita Schools: Schelling Protests/NAACP Response, MCS Supt Moore Millage Chat/State Funding Report/Board Finances Scrutiny, OPS Guice Update & Pre-K Reg, ULM Student-Parents Pilot, MCS Millage Division/Chamber Pushback, Safety Plans/Tax Vote 5/16, Sports/Tennis Championships/Track Finals/Baseball, Ed Jobs, State Budget & Teacher Pay, Zimmerman Coaching Legacy, LSWA All-State Track Honorees, OPSB Budget Cuts, New Student Registration, Children's Coalition Backpack Giveaway, ULM Healthcare Career Camp
Key Questions
What was the outcome of the Monroe City Schools millage vote?
The proposed $9M millage for Monroe City Schools failed on May 16 by a 52-48 margin, raising concerns about mold, pests, transparency, and potential future cuts to staff and programs.
When is the Children’s Coalition backpack giveaway?
The Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is holding its Super Saturday Backpack Giveaway on July 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to support school readiness.
What is the status of new student registration for Ouachita Parish Schools?
Registration for new students in Ouachita Parish Schools is now open and runs through August 28, providing practical enrollment information for families.
What opportunities does the ULM Healthcare Career Camp offer high school students?
ULM is hosting its second annual Healthcare Career Camp to help high school students explore career paths in healthcare and related fields after graduation.
How might the failed millage affect local school budgets?
Local superintendents have warned of potential staff and program reductions following the millage defeat, though Governor Landry’s executive order on teacher pay raises may provide some structural support pending legislative approval.
MCS taxes failed 5/16 (52-48%); Supt Moore $9M millage defeat (mold/pests/transparency); Carroll HS protests; OPS Guice storm recovery/Richwood groundbreaking/AI; Swayze closing; ULM Track June 10; West Monroe High new $10M athletic facilities/sports medicine/covered field; ed jobs available; Woodworth-Monroe K-8 Academy staff recognition. Louisiana state budget debate – $1.5M for Monroe Children's Museum but no money for teacher stipends; Governor Landry signs executive order on teacher pay raises – structural reform, still needs legislative buy-in; potential lifeline after local millage defeat. Local superintendents push back, warning of cuts to staff and programs. Louisiana Legislature ends 2026 session, approves $47B budget with $4B for K-12, $420M early childhood, $500M infrastructure, new congressional map. LDCC offering summer workforce credentials for high schoolers. Every Monroe-area LSWA Class 2A All-State baseball, softball honoree recognized. Zimmerman brothers carry on family legacy coaching Monroe high school basketball at St. Frederick and Carroll. Multiple education openings in Monroe with Children's Coalition. West Monroe Fire Department and The Rec host free 'Day of Play' for kids on June 5. Every Monroe-area LSWA All-State boys, girls track and field honoree – Jaxon Talley, Ciara Gray recognized. Monroe City Schools seeks third grade teacher for Carver Elementary – specific education job opening. Ouachita Parish School Board outlines potential budget-saving measures due to $4.1M funding loss – hiring freezes, program reductions. Ouachita Parish Schools new student registration now open through Aug 28 – practical info for families. NEW: Children's Coalition backpack giveaway July 11 – school readiness resource. NEW: ULM hosting second annual Healthcare Career Camp for high school students – hands-on lab experience, week left to apply.