What Monroe Local School District does

Monroe Local School District is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Ohio serving approximately 2,800-2,900 resident students across four schools in Monroe, Butler County. The district operates Monroe Primary School (Pre-K through grade 1), Monroe Elementary School, Monroe Junior High School, and Monroe Senior High School, delivering tuition-free public education from preschool through grade 12. Core programs include general academics, special education, English learner services, gifted education, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, career-technical education through a partnership with Butler Tech, and student wellness programming including the Each Child On Track early warning system and Mindful Music Moments.

The district's technology stack is composed of standard K-12 administrative platforms rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool and ProgressBook for student information and gradebook, Final Forms for online enrollment, Frontline Education/AESOP for substitute placement and HR, AppliTrack (Frontline) for recruitment via the Butler County Area Application Consortium, PublicSchoolWORKS for learning management, Nutrislice for digital lunch menus, BoardDocs for board meeting documentation, and PaySchools Central for fee collection. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or technology products built in-house.

Monroe Local Schools is funded through a combination of local property taxes (including a voter-approved 3.49-mill bond passed in November 2024 with 64% support), state school funding through Ohio's Fair School Funding Plan (notably $25.36 million committed via the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission for a new high school), federal grants (Title I, Title IX), and limited fees permitted under Ohio law. The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent J. Robert Buskirk and Treasurer Amy Moore. The district is currently executing a $62.1 million new high school construction project (groundbreaking May 9, 2026) and a $2.5 million junior high gym renovation, both reflecting near-doubling of student enrollment since 2004 and corresponding capacity pressure.

Name

Monroe Local School District

Legal name

Monroe Local School District

Website

https://monroelocalschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Monroe Local School District is a public K-12 school district in Monroe, Ohio (Butler County) serving approximately 2,900 resident students across four schools from preschool through grade 12, funded by property taxes and state aid and currently expanding facilities via a $62.1 million new high school project.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool programs
• Special education services
• College credit plus
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: The district's primary local revenue source is a 3.49-mill tax bond issue approved by voters in November 2024 to fund a new high school. Residents will begin paying the new rate in 2029, which will replace the existing 3.50-mill tax bond expiring that year, translating to approximately $122 annually per $100,000 home value. Monroe Local Schools also receives operating revenue through local levies.
2. State School Funding: Revenue received from the State of Ohio through the Fair School Funding Plan. The state provides approximately $25.36 million toward the new high school's $62.1 million projected cost through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) partnership.
3. Federal Grants and Programs: Federal funding received through programs such as Title I, Title IX, and other federal education grants supporting specific programs and student populations.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monroe Local School District is a public K-12 school system providing tuition-free preschool through 12th-grade education to approximately 2,900 resident students across four schools in Monroe, Ohio (Butler County). Core offerings include general academic instruction, special education, English learner and gifted programs, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, career-technical education through Butler Tech, athletics, performing arts, mental health and wellness services, and food/transportation services.

Product overview

Monroe Local Schools is a suburban K-12 school district serving approximately 2,800-2,900 students across four schools in Monroe, Ohio. The district operates a unified educational portfolio structured as Preschool through Grade 12, encompassing core academic instruction, special programs (Special Education, English Learners, Gifted Education), and career-technical partnerships with Butler Tech. The district's technology infrastructure includes multiple online platforms: ProgressBook for parent/student portal access, PaySchools Central for payments, Final Forms for enrollment, and neighborhood bridges for charitable giving. The district is undergoing significant expansion with a $62.1 million new high school construction project and $2.5 million junior high gym renovation, both reflecting growth demands from near-doubling of student population since 2004. Academic programs include Each Child On Track (early warning system for graduation support), Mindful Music Moments (mental health initiative), College Credit Plus (dual enrollment), and extensive extracurricular offerings including athletics, performing arts, and the Interact Club service organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hornets: The mascot and athletic teams identity for Monroe Local Schools

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Comprehensive kindergarten through 12th grade academic instruction delivered across four schools: Monroe Primary School, Monroe Elementary School, Monroe Junior High School, and Monroe Senior High School, for approximately 2,900 resident students.
• Preschool Programs Early childhood education program for preschool-age children (age 4 by August 12) with a separate registration process from K-12 enrollment.
• Special Education Comprehensive special education services including intervention specialists, student support services, and accommodations for students with disabilities, delivered district-wide.
• English Learners Program Language support services for English learners including dedicated teachers and tutors, plus multilingual family engagement events.
• Gifted Education Services for academically gifted students identified through district assessment processes.
• Career & Technical Education Career-technical education pathways delivered in partnership with Butler Tech, including mock job interviews and workforce readiness programming.
• College Credit Plus Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credits while still in high school, with a 5.0 weighted GPA scale for CCP courses.
• Each Child On Track Early warning intervention system with tiered supports (universal, targeted, intensive) for attendance, academics, and behavior to keep students on a graduation track, implemented with Ohio State Support Team 13.
• Mindful Music Moments Daily mindfulness and music program delivered in partnership with The Well, featuring mindfulness prompts and world-class music to support student mental health across K-12.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program including football, basketball, bowling, and other sports, competing in the Southwestern Buckeye League (SWBL).
• Performing Arts Theatre and music programs including the Thespian Troupe, which presents productions such as Chicago: Teen Edition.
• Interact Club Student service club for grades 7-12, chartered in 2015 and sponsored by the Middletown Rotary Club, focused on leadership development and community service projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.5/5 star overall rating on Ohio State Report Card — exceeds state standards
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Following voter approval of the 3.49-mill tax bond in November 2024, Monroe Local Schools officially partnered with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) for the $62.1 million new high school project. OFCC is providing approximately $25.36 million in state funding toward the project. The partnership activates years of waiting for state funds and enables the district to move forward with design and construction.
• Butler County School Districts (Joint Advocacy Coalition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonroe Local Schools participates in a joint letter and advocacy effort with all 12 Butler County public school districts, coordinated by superintendents and treasurers. The coalition addresses shared concerns about Ohio school funding changes, property tax reform proposals, and protecting public education. Butler County districts include: Butler County ESC, Butler Tech, Edgewood City Schools, Fairfield City Schools, Hamilton City Schools, Lakota Local Schools, Madison Local Schools, Middletown City Schools, Monroe Local Schools, New Miami Local Schools, Ross Local Schools, and Talawanda City Schools.
• Butler County Area Application ConsortiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonroe Local Schools is a member of the Butler County Area Application Consortium (BCESC-powered), using Frontline Education's AppliTrack platform for all employment recruitment and applicant tracking. The consortium covers job postings across all Butler County school districts, enabling shared recruitment infrastructure.
• State Support Team 13 (SST 13)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonroe Local Schools partners with Ohio's State Support Team 13 (SST 13) for the implementation of the Each Child On Track initiative — Ohio's State Systemic Improvement Plan. SST coaches provide training on early warning data, collaborative support for the Ohio Improvement Process, and ongoing coaching for grade-level team meetings focused on at-risk student identification and intervention.
• Middletown Rotary ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Middletown Rotary Club sponsors the Monroe High School Interact Club (chartered in 2015), providing leadership development and service opportunities for students in grades 7-12. The Rotary Club supports club projects including Guatemala Literacy Program, Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls, and Yellow Ribbon Support Center candy collections for troops overseas.
• The Well (Mindful Music Moments)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonroe Local Schools participates in The Well's Mindful Music Moments program, a daily mindfulness exercise using world-class music and mindfulness prompts. The program supports student mental health across all K-12 grade levels, reaching more than 300 schools nationwide and 60+ schools in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region. The program costs $1 per student with scholarship opportunities available.
• Neighborhood BridgesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighborhood Bridges is a 501(c)(3) charity that partners with school district leaders to champion direct local giving and serve at-risk students. Monroe Local Schools launched its partnership with Neighborhood Bridges in November 2024 as its 56th 'Gateway' school district partnership, connecting community donors directly with students in need.
• Butler TechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonroe Local Schools partners with Butler Tech (Butler County Technical and Adult Education Service Center) to provide career-technical education programs. Monroe students attend Butler Tech programs at various campuses (Advanced Manufacturing Center, Central Office, Fairfield Twp D. Russell Lee Bldg, Hamilton High School, LeSourdsville Campus, Liberty Public Safety Ed Complex, West Chester Bioscience Bldg). Butler Tech instructors also participate in Monroe's mock job interview days.
• Butler County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerButler County Board of Developmental Disabilities partners with Monroe Local Schools to provide support services for students with developmental disabilities. The board recognizes outstanding educators annually through Community Recognition Awards, including the Community Impact Award and Outstanding Educator Award. Monroe educators Courtney Barry and Lauren Zimmers-McCaughey received 2025 awards.
• BCESC (Butler County Educational Service Center)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorButler County Educational Service Center provides shared support staff to Monroe Local Schools. BCESC support staff are referenced in the district staff directory (e.g., BCESC Support Staff positions) and the consortium manages the shared AppliTrack employment platform used for Monroe's recruitment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Wyoming City Schools: Top-ranked small Ohio suburban K-12 district near Cincinnati. Comparable as a benchmark for high academic performance at smaller scale and for measuring the upside trajectory of a top-quartile Ohio district.
• Fairfield City Schools: Adjacent Butler County K-12 public district serving similar suburban demographics. Comparable peer for open enrollment competition, facilities planning via OFCC, and academic performance benchmarking within the same county.
• Lakota Local Schools: Largest Butler County public school district, also a fast-growing suburban K-12 system in the same county. Directly comparable in operating model (public K-12, OFCC-partnered facilities, Butler Tech career-tech), but materially larger, providing scale and consolidation benchmarks.
• Edgewood City Schools: Butler County K-12 public district in Trenton, Ohio. Member of the same 12-district Butler County advocacy coalition; comparable as a mid-sized suburban public K-12 system navigating similar Ohio funding and property tax dynamics.
• Madison Local Schools: Small Butler County K-12 public district serving a similar size and demographic profile to Monroe. Useful peer for benchmarking facility planning, open enrollment administration, and academic outcome trends.
• Ross Local Schools: Butler County public K-12 district serving the Ross Township area. Direct regional peer for shared SWBL athletic conference participation and similar suburban growth dynamics.
• Middletown City Schools: Butler County public K-12 district co-located with Monroe's headquarters. Direct regional peer for state funding dynamics, vocational partnerships through Butler Tech, and joint advocacy on Ohio property tax policy.
• Mason City Schools: High-performing Southwest Ohio suburban K-12 district (Warren County). Comparable aspirational peer for academic outcomes (consistently 5-star Ohio Report Card), dual enrollment expansion, and rapid enrollment growth management.
• Talawanda City Schools: Butler-adjacent (Preble/Oxford area) public K-12 district and member of the same 12-district Butler County advocacy coalition. Comparable regional peer for state funding, OFCC facility processes, and SWBL athletic alignment.

Others

• Butler Tech (Butler County Career & Technical Education): Butler County's career-technical education provider and Monroe's primary channel partner for vocational pathways. Comparable as the shared service infrastructure Monroe depends on for CTE, adult education, and mock job interview programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/monroe_local_schools

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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