Despite zero percent tax levy increase, some residents may see changes on their tax bills

Despite the district’s zero percent tax levy increase, some residents may still see an increase on their tax bills due to factors outside of the district’s control, including a decrease in STAR exemption, changes in equalization rates, and property assessment changes. Here’s why: Taxable assessed value increased in all towns, except Mamakating. This happens with …

Strategic plan charts a roadmap for the district

Monticello Central School District has a new roadmap to guide its path forward in realizing its ultimate vision of “building a world-class community of schools and becoming a district of choice.” Over the summer months, the Board of Education formally accepted the district’s strategic plan, authored by a diverse committee comprised of administrators, Board members, …

Tees and threes golf outing will be held Sept. 24

The seventh-annual Monticello Tees and Threes Golf Outing will be held at  Swan Lake Golf Course on Sept. 24. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Monticello Boys Basketball Booster Club. The outing is open to anyone who wants to play, and the cost is $85/player; sponsorship opportunities are available. Click the links below to …

BOE will meet Thursday, Aug. 25; meeting will be livestreamed

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the RJK Middle School Library. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or …

Commissioner of Education rejects appeal, finds no recount of votes necessary

In June of 2022, the Board of Education filed an appeal to the Commissioner of Education regarding a discrepancy in the results of the school board election on May 17, 2022. This week, the Commissioner of Education has rejected the appeal, determining that no recount is necessary.  During the May 17 meeting, the Board certified …

MCSD receives leadership in education award

The Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers organization presented a “leadership in education” award to the Monticello Central School District in recognition of the district’s seven-year partnership with the program. Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers is a program that works to recruit, mentor and train culturally diverse and economically challenged students to become effective teachers and committed leaders. …

2022-23 school supply lists for Cooke

Please see the Cooke supply lists below:  Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade   Kindergarten Supply List Please send the following items labeled with your child’s name.  Supplies will be stored and distributed to your child, as they are needed throughout the year. Backpack (large enough to hold a 2 pocket folder without bending) (3) 2-pocket …