Interim superintendent reviews 90 days of reforms, highlights buses, coaching and equity training

Interim Superintendent Dr. Monu Davis told the Warren County Board of Education on Dec. 10 that her first 90 days have focused on listening to stakeholders, organizing data-driven processes and beginning implementation of plans aimed at improving instruction and operations.

Davis outlined a three-phase approach—observe and listen, transition and build, then plan and implement—saying the district has begun principal coaching cycles, embedded monthly data reviews, launched equity-focused professional development and completed or advanced facility projects including a middle school roof, high-school press box and concession-stand renovations. "We are being strategic and intentional with changes," she said, adding that two new activity buses have been delivered to support field trips and competitions.

The presentation emphasized transparency and stakeholder engagement: Davis said the district convened superintendent 'Champion' councils composed of students, parents and teachers to surface priorities and that staff and principals are being included in planning. Central-office staff who spoke at the meeting credited the superintendent with increasing the use of data and holding departments accountable. "She literally wants you to pull it up right then—we're going to stop what we're doing, pull it up, and then take action," one staff member said in praise of Davis's approach.

Davis listed measurable near-term targets, including boosting intervention participation among underperforming subgroups and training 80% of teachers in instructional strategies; she said the district will finalize a strategic plan and continue to monitor progress. The board and central staff also noted the district's public recognition by the state Department of Public Instruction for academic growth at Warren County High School and Warren Early College High School.

Public commenters during the meeting acknowledged Davis's community engagement but also raised separate concerns about district finances and resource distribution, including a request that an auditor review where funds for student uniforms have gone. The superintendent and finance staff reiterated that the district is reviewing budget categories and working to align resources to needs.

The board took no formal votes on the 90-day review itself; Davis said next steps include expanding professional development, strengthening family and community partnerships and tracking outcomes through monthly data meetings.