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CABC Meeting #1, February 13, 7 p.m., RJK Middle School cafeteria MORE

Please Note: the Date of this meeting has changed (originally 2/9)

February is Black History Month

February 1, 2012 - CNN - "In the early 20th century, there were almost no mentions of the contributions of African-Americans in U.S. history textbooks. That is what inspired historian and educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson to start “Negro History Week” in 1926. Woodson choose the month of February for this focus because it was the birth month of two leaders who fought to end slavery: Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass." MORE Visit the Culture & Diversity web section for more BHM info and resources. GO

February 17 - NO SCHOOL - Conference Day

February 20 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

If you are having a problem accessing the Parent Portal READ THIS  

A 'cheat sheet' to take with you to meetings (2/1/12 - Times Herald-Record)

"Average is Over" - NY Times Editorial by Thomas L. Friedman

January 24, 2012 - "In the past, workers with average skills, doing an average job, could earn an average lifestyle. But, today, average is officially over. Being average just won’t earn you what it used to. It can’t when so many more employers have so much more access to so much more above average cheap foreign labor, cheap robotics, cheap software, cheap automation and cheap genius." MORE

MCSD in compliance with new provision of Open Meetings Law

Earlier this year, a provision was added to the NYS Open Meetings Law that requires any public entity, including school districts, holding a public meeting to provide all documents, that would normally be available under the Freedom of Information Law, to the general public in advance of the meeting date. MORE

"Parent Today" e-Newsletter and Website

Monticello Schools 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. MORE

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. CLICK HERE for more information about the tax levy cap and the school budget.

Tax Levy Limit "Cap" Fact Sheets

The following materials are provided by Questar III and Capital Region BOCES.

Flyer 1 - The Three Tax Levy Numbers You Need to Know (PDF)

Flyer 2 - Tax Levy Limit Formula - A Detailed Explanation

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.

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.

CLICK HERE for the NYS Guide to the 2012 Grades 3-8 Testing Program in ELA and math which includes information about assessment design, question format and scoring. (PDF)

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.

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

• State school aid formula spins web of complexity

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

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

• NY State enacts new concussion law

• Mandate relief for the long haul

• 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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