Monroe board appoints Holly Shearer as exempt administrator

The Monroe Public Schools Board of Education voted to appoint Holly Shearer as an exempt administrator, effective July 20, 2026, after administration recommended her hire and trustees asked clarifying questions about process and potential conflicts. The appointment was moved and supported during the special meeting and carried on a roll-call vote.

Board member Mary moved the appointment; the motion record in the meeting transcript reads: "I move to approve the appointment of Holly Scherer as the exempt administrator with Monroe Public Schools effective today, 07/20/2026, and place on the appropriate salary step as contained in the exempt contract." The motion received support and the board then discussed the candidate's background, the search process (18 applicants, two finalists) and whether the appointee had any involvement in OCR investigations at a prior district. Administration said she had not been involved in investigations and that Title IX work in her prior role was handled by her superior.

At roll call the board recorded six votes in favor and one opposed (Mister Sabadini voted no). The minutes show the motion carried and trustees welcomed Shearer to the district. Administration said a two-year contract will be issued for this exempt position; cabinet-level positions remain on three-year cycles unless otherwise recommended.

Why it matters: The appointment fills an administrative role that the superintendent described as central to HR operations and implementation of the district strategic plan; trustees emphasized hiring a candidate with both HR experience and an understanding of district operations.