April Monti Message

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I.  Our Schools On April 19, 2021, our schools expanded their programs so that more Monticello students could attend in-person offerings than previously this year.  The most significant changes were: Schools opened for in-person classes five days per week.  Elementary student parents could opt for …

SUNY Sullivan hosts virtual information sessions each Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

Fall 2021 class registration at SUNY Sullivan is now open. Join SUNY Sullivan for virtual registration/information sessions every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. To access a session: tinyurl.com/sunysullivanregistration; or call in: 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 957 6808 2172 Passcode: 949686 Enjoy individualized help with Fall 2021 class registration and ask any questions you may have about the …

MHS student tests positive COVID-19; classes will continue as scheduled

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a student at Monticello High School tested positive for COVID19. This student was last in school on April 20, 2021. In total, they were determined to have been in contact with approximately 65 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be …

KLR student tests positive for COVID-19; school will continue to operate as scheduled

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, This morning, we were informed that a student at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in school on April 20, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 58 students and staff—of different Monticello schools—who, we believe, will most likely …

Board adopts $91.27 million budget that decreases property tax levy by 2.06%

Board adopts $91.27 million budget that decreases property tax levy by 2.06% At its April 20 meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted a proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year. The $91,266,606 spending plan is a decrease of $1,420,266 from the rollover budget initially proposed earlier this year, and decreases the …

Board appoints Virginia Gallet as principal of the George L. Cooke Elementary School

During its April 20 meeting, the Monticello Central School District appointed Virginia “Ginny” Gallet as principal of the George L. Cooke Elementary School, where she has been serving as an interim principal since December. Ms. Gallet has been a part of the Monticello Central School District administrative team since 2008, having served as assistant principal …

Incident at Monticello High School on April 20

On the afternoon of Tuesday April 20, a physical altercation occurred outside of the building during dismissal involving several students from Monticello High School and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, as well as several other adults who are neither Monticello CSD students nor staff. While intervening and attempting to de-escalate the situation, a member of …

Positive COVID cases at MHS and RJK; schools will continue to operate as scheduled

Español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a student at Monticello High School and a student at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. These students were last in school on April 19, 2021; we do not believe they are related. In total, they were determined to have …