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"Parent Today" e-Newsletter and Website

The Monticello Central School District is offering parents a free resource to help them coach and support their children’s education from pre-k through high school. Parent Today is an e-newsletter and website that provides parents with the tools and information they need to be even more engaged in their children’s education.

“Research shows that engaged parents have a positive effect on their children’s school success. This includes improvement in attendance, attitude, homework and grades,” said Daniel A. Teplesky, Monticello Superintendent of Schools. “It is our hope the Parent Today e-newsletter will encourage additional parents in our district to become more involved.” MORE

Board of Education meeting, February 2, 6 p.m. in the Cooke Elementary School multipurpose room

There will be a proposed executive session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corp. or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corp.” The open meeting will begin after the executive session.

February 3 - EARLY DISMISSAL - Half-day Conference

High School and Middle School dismissed at 11 a.m.
Elementary Schools dismissed at 12:20 p.m.

CABC Meeting #1, February 9, 7 p.m., RJK Middle School cafeteria MORE

Workshop for Prospective School Board Members, April 2, 7-9 p.m., SCBOCES Conference Room, 6 Wierk Avenue in Liberty MORE

Sponsored by the Sullivan County School Boards Association.

New menu items on the horizon for school lunches MORE

"Paella Goes North" with Alaskan Pollack set to debut in the district dining halls

Project Excel Preschool Universal Pre-K Registration for 2012-2013

Registration has begun for the Project Excel Preschool Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2012-2013 school year. To register your child or for more information, call 794-4020.

Understanding NY's Property Tax Levy Cap as it relates to public schools

CLICK HERE (PDF) for the Capital Region/Questar III BOCES publication that details the new tax levy cap law and explains its effect on the 2012-2013 school budget process.

CLICK HERE (PDF) for the Tax Levy Limit Formula.

New York State's Property Tax Cap - A Citizens Guide - Empire Center

The New 3 Rs: Reducing, Restructuring and Redesigning - NYSSBA (PDF)

Understanding the Tax Levy Cap - SCBOCES (PDF)

New York’s property tax cap math not as simple as 2 percent (1/22/12 - Auburn Pub)

February 17 - NO SCHOOL - Conference Day

February 20 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

Another Player Enters New York's Advocacy Arena

1/12/12 - NY Times - READ New York Campaign for Achievement Now www.nycan.org

The Value of Teachers - NY Times - READ

SCBOCES Community Connection Winter Publication READ (PDF)

NY State Mandate Relief Redesign Team Report READ (PDF)

Grades 3-8 Revised 2012 Testing Calendar Released by NYSED

English language arts and math exams will be administered over three days

NY State Education Department's revised schedule for Grades 3-8 ELA and math assessments increases testing time, the number of questions, and the number of days for the exams. TESTING SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE for the NY State Education Department website.

Longer math, English exams ahead for NY students (12/20/11 - Times Herald-Record)

Common Core Learning Standards

On July 19, 2010, the NY State Board of Regents adopted the Common Core State Standards for English language arts and literacy, as well as for mathematics. These are now the new learning standards for all students in NY. CLICK HERE for more info about what this means for MCSD.

School Districts May Not File Bankruptcy READ (PDF)

Unprecedented Number of Schools on "In Need of Improvement" List

11/19/11 - Schools officials: State list of those needing improvement is 'insulting'  (Journal News)

11/11/11 - More NY schools come up short (THR)

11/10/11 - State Ed PRESS RELEASE and DISTRICT LIST

Tax-free land squeezes governments: Nearly 20% of Sullivan exempt GO

School Funding Fairness in NY State READ (PDF)

An evaluation of the Foundation Aid program by Rutgers University

Governor Launches New "Citizen Connects" Website MORE

New website launched to help job seekers

November 2, 2011 - Governor Cuomo announced the launch of a new website designed to help those who are seeking employment. JOBS EXPRESS The site sorts thousands of jobs by region and industry. MORE

2011-2012 Free and Reduced Meal Program Applications MORE

Tax Information and Payments

The Monticello School Tax Office is located on the first floor of the Education Center at 22 St. John Street in Monticello (use the street entrance on Bedford Ave). Call 794-1515. For tax bill information, visit www.taxlookup.net.

NY State Enacts New Concussion Law

September 19, 2011 - Governor Cuomo signed a bill that will require students who may have suffered a concussion in a school sport or gym class to be sidelined for at least 24 hours and cleared by a physician to return. Education and training for coaches and teachers about the symptoms and treatment of mild traumatic brain injuries is also required. MORE

Results of Grades 3-8 Math and English Tests

Monticello Schools poised for the challenges ahead

As the district schools continue to align curricula with the new Common Core Standards, teachers and administrators will have the opportunity to assess and refine every detail of classroom learning. MORE

Single Stream Recycling in Sullivan County and Monticello Schools MORE

Anti-Bullying Law: "Dignity for All Students" MORE

School Tax Relief - STAR Program Information

Area residents who own their own homes may reduce their school property taxes through the NY State School Tax Relief (STAR) program. MORE

• Duncan: It's Time to Create Race to Top for Districts

• Schools can do more with less - up to a point (THR)

• U.S. Library of Congress Poetry and Literature blog

• NY State enacts new concussion law

• New Math, Science, Technology Director Appointed

• Supplemental Educational Services (SES)

• Google Translate available on this website

• Public Notice: Monticello School District's Contract for Excellence (C4E) 

• Parent Portal gives parents access to important student information

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