Monticello Schools: New Board of Education Member Appointed

December 2010

Members of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education unanimously selected Cathleen Doherty to fill its vacant seat. Ms. Doherty is a Town of Bethel resident, a Monticello High School alumna (Class of 1990) and was an active parent volunteer at the former Cornelius Duggan Elementary School in White Lake.

“I am looking forward to serving the Monticello School community and working with the other Board members as we make informed decisions about the educational process of our children,” said Ms. Doherty after her swearing in ceremony at Monticello’s administrative offices.

Ms. Doherty’s appointment will be for a term of approximately five months and will end on May 17, 2011. If she wishes to complete the remainder of the term for her appointed seat, which ends on June 30, 2012, she must file a petition and run for election in May 2011 along with any other interested candidates.

According to Board President Susan Purcell, Ms. Doherty was chosen from a pool of seven “highly qualified candidates.” Ms. Purcell also expressed that the Board members were happy to see so many community members interested and enthusiastic about serving on the Board.

"We welcome Ms. Doherty as our newest member and very much look forward to working with her on the Board," said Ms. Purcell.

Photo: Newly appointed Monticello Schools Board of Education member Cathleen Doherty, right, gets sworn in by district clerk Mary Ryan Buchholz. Also pictured is Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Michel.