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Board of Education adopts proposed 2022-23 budget

At its April 12 meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted its proposed 2022-23 budget. The proposed budget preserves all existing positions and programs, restores pre-pandemic extracurricular experiences and activities, adds and enhances staff professional development opportunities, and addresses pandemic-related learning loss – without impacting the tax levy.   Residents will vote …

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MCSD named a “Best Community for Music Education” for 13th consecutive year

The Monticello Central School District has been honorably named a “Best Community for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the 13th consecutive year. The designation shows a commitment by our Board of Education and Administration, coupled with the dedication of our highly qualified music teachers, to provide a deep …

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KLR third graders go on virtual trip to Egypt

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School Teacher Assistant Omnia Elghaly led third-grade students in Ms. Snow’s class on a journey over the Atlantic Ocean and on to Egypt, where she was born and raised. Due to the logistical challenges involved in transporting a large number of eight and nine-year-olds on an international trip, the journey was …

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EPIC to host “Poetry Family Workshop” on April 27

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a “Poetry Family Workshop” on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will gather to discuss various topics including: Storytime: “Daniel Finds A Poem” by Michla Archer Interactive Poetry Poetry Writing Poetry and Voice Activity In addition, the workshop will feature the following speakers: …

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Monticello Central School District Kicks Off Construction For District-Wide Energy Efficiency Project

(MONTICELLO, NY – April 14, 2022) Monticello Central School District, with project partner Energia, recently announced the start of construction for its district-wide energy performance contract (EPC) with Trane Technologies. The district will generate guaranteed energy savings of at least $145,000 annually, which will be used to fund more than $3.2 million in capital improvements …

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English Regents Informational Night Wednesday April 27 from 6:45-7:45 p.m.

There will be an English Regents informational night on Wednesday, April 27 from 6:45-7:45 p.m. at Monticello High School in room 322 for Monticello parents, guardians, and students. The session will review the format of the English Regents, provide an example of the exam, briefly review the criteria for grading the exam, and provide regents preparation …

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Positive COVID-19 case at April 12 Board of Education meeting

Please be advised that if you attended the Monticello Board of Education meeting held on April 12 at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, you may have been exposed to COVID-19.  Monticello Central School District engages in group level contact tracing. Unlike individual level contact tracing, we do not definitively identify only those individuals who …

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Sixteen MCSD educators receive tenure

Sixteen Monticello Central School District educators received tenure at the April 12 Board of Education meeting. These remarkable men and women have made significant contributions to the MCSD community and we’re so grateful to have them here.  Join us in congratulating: Kurt Buddenhagen, Barbara Shaw-Zirt, Elaine Burns, Scott Cooper, Annette Schoellig, Ryan Jasper, Nicole Larkin, …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – April 11

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent of Schools Matt Evans’ weekly update to the community. In this episode: tonight’s Healthy Lifestyles Community Event, upcoming Cooke concerts, the next Board of Education meeting, a Social Studies Regents Exam Information Night, early dismissals for elementary students, and more! Watch the video here: