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, …

Preschool placement letters will be mailed out 8/26

The district will mail information packets to families of children registered for the district’s preschool program on Friday, Aug. 26. Aside from general information, these letters will also inform parents of the preschool location their child will attend. Fourteen students were selected by lottery to attend preschool at the Healthy Kids center at 21 Liberty …

Extended day program registration for UPK

Students enrolled in the UPK program at St. John Street Community School , and at 21 Liberty Street are eligible for extended day programming. This extended day program is separate from the district’s extended day program at the elementary schools. For more information, or to register, visit the Healthy Kids webpage.

Pre-registration is open for after-school program

The district has been working diligently to provide a low-to-no-cost program for our elementary families throughout the summer. Due to limited staffing, program capacity has been reduced and spaces will be prioritized based on family employment schedules. You must pre-register by Monday, Aug. 29. Families will be notified via email on Tuesday, Aug. 30 if …

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 …