Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order on Sunday pushing the deadline for mail-in absentee ballots for the school district budget vote and board election to June 16. Ballots received by mail at the district office by 5 p.m. on June 16 will be valid and counted. The district will also accept ballots in person …
Monticello CSD’s Board of Education President Lori Orestano-James and Trustee Todd Grodin were recognized by the New York State School Board Association (NYSSBA) with a Board Excellence Award. According to the organization’s website, this distinction serves as an acknowledgment of the extensive time and effort required of school board members who continually strive to expand …
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The Sullivan County government invites youth between ages 14-20 to apply for a paid working opportunity this summer. The employment period is between July 6 and August 14 and employees earn $11.80 per hour. Watch the video below for more information: From the Sullivan Center for Workforce Development: Please fill out this Summer Youth Employment Application if you are interested …
This story was revised due to Gov. Cuomo’s executive order extending the vote until June 16. The district will live stream the canvassing and counting of all received ballots, beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. The live stream will be available at this link. As a reminder, ballots must be received, not postmarked, …
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Check out this virtual celebration of our students’ artistic talents throughout the district.
During this time of virtual learning, even our youngest students have been hard at work learning the musical skills offered here in Monticello, and also showing how joyful, creative, and resourceful they are in any situation. Here’s just a small sampling of all their wonderful work!
The district’s budget hearing was held the evening of May 28. A recording of the hearing is available below. The start of the meeting was delayed due to technical difficulties and we thank the community for their patience. If you have any questions about the proposed 2020-21 budget, please email budget@k12mcsd.net You will receive an …
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Buildings may be closed, but school is still very much in session. “Faces on Fire” highlights Monticello educators who are finding innovative ways to continue to keep our students engaged, healthy and learning throughout these unprecedented times. Click “read more” on the image below to read the second issue in this on-going series:
All June long, we’re inviting our community to show their support for the class of 2020 by “painting the town blue.” Decorate your home or business in Monti blue (or white) for the month of June. It can be as simple as tying a blue ribbon to your mailbox or as elaborate as decking out …
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Dear families: We appreciate your patience and support as these last few months have unfolded. It certainly has been a challenging time for all, but I am proud of our staff, students and families who have risen to the occasion. After receiving guidance from the New York State Education Department, we have revised the end …
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