May 18 - NO SCHOOL - Snow Day Give-back
Monticello School District Voters Approve the 2012-13 Budget
Thank you for your support
May 16, 2012 - Official Tally
On May 15, residents went to the polls to vote on the proposed 2012-13 Monticello Central School District budget.
With 692 YES votes to 379 NO votes, residents passed the $77.4 million spending plan.
The 2012-13 budget represents a decrease of <.08> percent from the current budget and a projected tax levy increase of 2 percent.
"We thank the community, parents, staff, administration and Board of Education for their collaboration and support throughout the budget process,” said Superintendent of Schools Daniel A. Teplesky. “We will continue to work together to ensure all our children get the best education possible.” MORE
New Chase School Principal Appointed - William Frandino MORE
Sharing the Importance of Education from a Real-world Perspective
When Larry McCall was growing up, he didn’t care much for school. When at age 52 he suddenly found himself unemployed and unable to read, he hit rock bottom. That's when Mr. McCall embarked on a journey that began with learning how to read and transformed his life from being illiterate to being an outspoken advocate for literacy and education. Now his mission is to share his knowledge with young people that education is an empowering and equalizing force – that it is an essential part of a happy, productive life – and, it is the most reliable pathway out of poverty. FULL STORY
Headline News from Sullivan County BOCES MORE
West African Performers Entertain and Engage Monticello Students
Led by world-renowned musician Bernard Woma and the Saakumu Dance Troupe, students were treated to an authentic West African musical experience that was enlightening, exciting and engaging. MORE
Snow Day Give-backs: May 25 and May 29 - NO SCHOOL
There will be NO SCHOOL and all the district offices will be closed on Friday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 29. Please note, Monday, May 28 is already a school holiday (Memorial Day).
Monticello Schools 2012-13 Calendar Now Available
At its May 3 meeting, the Board of Education adopted the 2012-13 school calendar. VIEW
Monticello Music Department Spring Concert Schedule MORE
"Parent Today" e-Newsletter and Website
Monticello Schools is offering a FREE resource to help parents, teachers, staff, principals, etc. support the educational process from pre-k through high school. MORE
"School Stages Shooter Scenario"
Monticello High School recently conducted a safety drill as a way to train faculty and staff for a real-life emergency scenario. Law enforcement agencies participated in the drill that included an armed gunman and staged fatalities. CLICK HERE for the full story in the Times Herald-Record.
Culture & Diversity Celebration Brings Community Together in Song
Teachers, staff, students, administrators and community members gathered at the high school in early April to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Monticello school community. MORE
Monticello named as a “Best Community for Music Education" MORE
Monticello High School students honored at 2012 Scholastic Art Awards
MHS art students Tammy Corrigan, Helen Sywalski and Debbie Yang won awards in the 2012 Hudson Valley Scholastic Affiliate Art Awards. Helen earned multiple awards for her design, printmaking and portfolio entries and was named as one of the most talented young artists in the nation. MORE
2010-2011 NY State School Report Cards Released
NYSED has released the 2010-2011 School Report Cards that include data and info for Monticello Schools in the form of two reports: "Accountability and Overview" and "Comprehensive Information." GO
CLICK HERE for the NY State Public Schools Report Card which contains a statewide overview.
MHS Student Center wiki filled with scholarship information GO
Governor Cuomo Announces Agreement on Evaluation Guidelines That Will Make New York a National Leader on Teacher Accountability MORE
February 16, 2012 - NY State education officials and the teachers union reached an agreement on a new teacher evaluation system. MORE (NY Times)
Project Excel Preschool Universal Pre-K Registration for 2012-2013
Registration has begun for the Project Excel Preschool Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2012-2013 school year. To register your child or for more information, call 794-4020.
NY State Mandate Relief Redesign Team Report READ (PDF)
School Districts May Not File Bankruptcy READ (PDF)
Tax-free land squeezes governments: Nearly 20% of Sullivan exempt GO
School Funding Fairness in NY State READ (PDF)
2011-2012 Free and Reduced Meal Program Applications MORE
Tax Information and Payments
The Monticello School Tax Office is located on the first floor of the Education Center at 22 St. John Street in Monticello (use the street entrance on Bedford Ave). Call 794-1515. For tax bill information, visit www.taxlookup.net.
Single Stream Recycling in Sullivan County and Monticello Schools MORE
Anti-Bullying Law: "Dignity for All Students" MORE
School Tax Relief - STAR Program Information
Area residents who own their own homes may reduce their school property taxes through the NY State School Tax Relief (STAR) program. MORE
• Imagine if everyone shared services
• State school aid formula spins web of complexity
• Mandate relief for the long haul
• Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
• Google Translate available on this website
• Public Notice: Monticello School District's Contract for Excellence (C4E)
• Parent Portal gives parents access to important student information
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May 18
Snow Day Give-back
NO SCHOOL
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May 25, 28, 29
Memorial Day
Snow Day Give-backs
NO SCHOOL
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June 6
Grade 6 Concert
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June 7
Board of Education Meeting
MHS & RJK Art Exhibit
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June 11
"Last Night" Concert
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June 12
Grade 5 Concert
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June 21
Board of Education Meeting
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June 24
High School Graduation