The MISSION of the Monroe County Schools is to empower all students to become responsible and contributing global citizens.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:

1.       Climate and Culture for Excellence

2.       Outstanding Student Achievement

3.       Effective Communication & Community Engagement

4.       High Performing Workforce

5.       Leader in Technology and Innovation

6.       Accountable Resource Management

• At each meeting, members of the public are invited to address the Board without prior notice before the adoption of the consent agenda.  CITIZEN INPUT/REQUEST(S) TO ADDRESS THE SCHOOL BOARD  ~  (The School Board cannot take action on input/request(s), but the School Board may place an item on the agenda of a subsequent meeting for action.) Presentations to the Board are limited to three (3) minutes for each individual speaker and five (5) minutes for the representative of a designated group. Transfer of time between individuals and/or groups is not permitted. Letters submitted to each Board Member and/or the Board Secretary prior to a Board Meeting will not additionally be read into the record at the meeting.
• Another opportunity for involvement comes with each action item on the Board's agenda. Members of the audience are invited to ask questions and give input as presentations by staff are made and the Board prepares to make decisions.
• An additional opportunity for public input is made available during the Board's workshop sessions. During these sessions the Board discusses proposals for programs, policies and budgeting. These are informal roundtable discussions with staff and interested members of the public.
• And lastly an opportunity is open to any citizen who wishes to request that a specific item be addressed by the School Board by calling the Superintendent's Office, 305-293-1400 to request to be placed on the agenda for a specific meeting.