The Monticello Central School District administrative team has been notified that an aide at the St. John Street School has been arrested and charged with first degree attempted rape and has been remanded to the Sullivan County jail. Although this is an active criminal investigation, law enforcement has shared that the alleged incidents did not occur in our schools, nor in the employee’s capacity as an aide. At this time, the district has no allegations or reports of inappropriate behavior by the individual in their role as an aide working with students.
Student safety is our chief priority, and we will take every step available to us to ensure it. As mentioned earlier, the employee is currently remanded to jail and is not working in our buildings or with any students. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement as it conducts its investigation. We appreciate their partnership in ensuring the safety of our schools.
We understand that this news may be distressing. School support staff are available to meet with students or provide guidance to parents and caregivers. Families who wish to access these resources may contact the main office of their child’s school.